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CVE-2009-3448

5.0 · MEDIUM

npvmgr.exe in BakBone NetVault Backup 8.22 Build 29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a packet to (1) TCP or (2) UDP port 20031 with a large value in an unspec…

Published Sep 29, 2009bakboneCWE-20EPSS 1.72%

Overview

CVE-2009-3448 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting bakbone netvault. It was published on September 29, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

npvmgr.exe in BakBone NetVault Backup 8.22 Build 29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a packet to (1) TCP or (2) UDP port 20031 with a large value in an unspecified size field, which is not properly handled in a malloc operation. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bakbone. Update netvault 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

Refosvdb.org/58329Refsecunia.com/advisories/36847Refwww.insight-tech.org/index.php?p=bakbone-netvault-backup-8-22-build-29-remote-dosRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36489Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022941Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53434Refosvdb.org/58329Refsecunia.com/advisories/36847Refwww.insight-tech.org/index.php?p=bakbone-netvault-backup-8-22-build-29-remote-dosRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36489

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3448?

CVE-2009-3448 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting bakbone netvault. It was published on September 29, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-3448?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3448?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bakbone. Update netvault 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-2009-3448?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3448 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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