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CVE-2006-0991

7.1 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the NetBackup Sharepoint Services server daemon (bpspsserver) on NetBackup 6.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted "Request Service" packets…

Published Mar 28, 2006veritasEPSS 11.22%

Overview

CVE-2006-0991 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting veritas netbackup. It was published on March 28, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the NetBackup Sharepoint Services server daemon (bpspsserver) on NetBackup 6.0 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted "Request Service" packets to the vnetd service (TCP port 13724).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from veritas. Update netbackup to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/19417Refsecurityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.03.27.htmlRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1015832Refseer.support.veritas.com/docs/281521.htmRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/377441Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428979/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17264Refwww.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-01.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1124Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25473

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0991?

CVE-2006-0991 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting veritas netbackup. It was published on March 28, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0991?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0991?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from veritas. Update netbackup to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0991?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0991 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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