CVE-2006-5822

Name: CVE-2006-5822
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-14T20:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5822 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long CONNECT_OPTIONS request, a different issue than CVE-2006-6222.. EPSS estimates a 11.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long CONNECT_OPTIONS request, a different issue than CVE-2006-6222.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.67%

95.5th 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.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/650432Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454314/100/0/threaded
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
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-050.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30883
http://secunia.com/advisories/23368Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017379Patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/650432Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454314/100/0/threaded
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
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-050.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30883

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5822?

How severe is CVE-2006-5822?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5822 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5822?

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