Vulnerability 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 request with a malformed length prefix.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Veritas Netbackup Client | 5.0 |
| Symantec | Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server | 5.0 |
| Symantec | Veritas Netbackup Server | 5.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23368PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2033
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017379Patch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/607312PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454313/100/0/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-06-049.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30882
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30883
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23368PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2033
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017379Patch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/607312PatchUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6222?
CVE-2006-6222 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). 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 arbi...
How severe is CVE-2006-6222?
CVE-2006-6222 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6222?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Veritas Netbackup Client, Symantec Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server, Symantec Veritas Netbackup Server.