CVE-2005-3116

Name: CVE-2005-3116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-11-18T06:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 27.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in a shared library as used by the Volume Manager daemon (vmd) in VERITAS NetBackup Enterprise Server 5.0 MP1 to MP5 and 5.1 up to MP3A allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 27.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in a shared library as used by the Volume Manager daemon (vmd) in VERITAS NetBackup Enterprise Server 5.0 MP1 to MP5 and 5.1 up to MP3A allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

27.62%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec Veritas	Netbackup	5.0_with_mp1
Symantec Veritas	Netbackup	5.0_with_mp2
Symantec Veritas	Netbackup	5.0_with_mp3
Symantec Veritas	Netbackup	5.0_with_mp4
Symantec Veritas	Netbackup	5.0_with_mp5
Symantec Veritas	Netbackup	5.1_with_mp1
Symantec Veritas	Netbackup	5.1_with_mp2
Symantec Veritas	Netbackup	5.1_with_mp3a
Symantec Veritas	Netbackup	5.1_without_mp

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17503Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.08b.htmlPatch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015170Patch
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279553.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=336&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/574662Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/20674Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422066/100/0/threadedExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422157/100/0/threadedExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15353Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2349
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22985
http://secunia.com/advisories/17503Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.08b.htmlPatch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015170Patch
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279553.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=336&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/574662Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/20674Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422066/100/0/threadedExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422157/100/0/threadedExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15353Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2349
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22985

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3116?

How severe is CVE-2005-3116?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 27.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3116?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST