HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2005-3116
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2005-3116

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 18, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in a shared library as used by the Volume Manager daemon (vmd) in VERITAS NetBackup Enterprise Server 5.0 MP1 to MP5 and 5.1 up to MP3A allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-3116 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-3116. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec_veritas1 product(s)
netbackup
Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/17503
PATCHhttp://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.08b.html
PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015170
PATCHhttp://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279553.htm
PATCHhttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=336&type=vulnerabilities
PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/574662
PATCHhttp://www.osvdb.org/20674
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15353
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/17503
PATCHhttp://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.08b.html
PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015170
PATCHhttp://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279553.htm
PATCHhttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=336&type=vulnerabilities
PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/574662
PATCHhttp://www.osvdb.org/20674
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15353
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422066/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422157/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422066/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422157/100/0/threaded

All References (24)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/17503Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.08b.htmlPatch
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015170Patch
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http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279553.htmPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=336&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/574662Patch · US Government Resource
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http://www.osvdb.org/20674Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422066/100/0/threadedExploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422157/100/0/threadedExploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15353Patch
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2349
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22985
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/17503Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.08b.htmlPatch
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015170Patch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2005-3116
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 18, 2005

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2005-3116 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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