CVE-2006-0990 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 28 Mar 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the NetBackup Catalog daemon, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-0990?

CVE-2006-0990 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Veritas Netbackup, published on 28 Mar 2006. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the NetBackup Catalog daemon (bpdbm) in Veritas NetBackup Enterprise Server 5.0 through 6.0 and DataCenter and BusinesServer 4.5FP and 4.5MP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0990?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Veritas Netbackup.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0990?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0990 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2006-0990 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0990 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9c6j-2jqw-88qh.