CVE-2006-4902

Name: CVE-2006-4902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-14T20:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NetBackup bpcd daemon (bpcd.exe) in Symantec Veritas NetBackup 5.0 before 5.0_MP7, 5.1 before 5.1_MP6, and 6.0 before 6.0_MP4 does not properly check for chained commands, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by appending malicious commands to valid commands.. EPSS estimates a 4.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NetBackup bpcd daemon (bpcd.exe) in Symantec Veritas NetBackup 5.0 before 5.0_MP7, 5.1 before 5.1_MP6, and 6.0 before 6.0_MP4 does not properly check for chained commands, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by appending malicious commands to valid commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.11%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Veritas Netbackup Client	5.0
Symantec	Veritas Netbackup Client	5.1
Symantec	Veritas Netbackup Client	6.0
Symantec	Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server	5.0
Symantec	Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server	5.1
Symantec	Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server	6.0
Symantec	Veritas Netbackup Server	5.0
Symantec	Veritas Netbackup Server	5.1
Symantec	Veritas Netbackup Server	6.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/23368Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017379Patch
http://www.iss.net/threats/247.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/252936Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21565Patch
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.12.13a.htmlPatch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4999
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27638
http://secunia.com/advisories/23368Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017379Patch
http://www.iss.net/threats/247.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/252936Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21565Patch
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.12.13a.htmlPatch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4999
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27638

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4902?

How severe is CVE-2006-4902?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4902?

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