Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2005-3116?

Affected: Netbackup (Symantec Veritas) versions 5.0_with_mp1, 5.0_with_mp2, 5.0_with_mp3, 5.0_with_mp4, 5.0_with_mp5, 5.1_with_mp1, 5.1_with_mp2, 5.1_with_mp3a. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2005-3116 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2005-3116 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2005-3116?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2005-3116?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2005-3116 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2005-3116Netbackup Vulnerability

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.

Published Nov 18, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2005-3116 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Netbackup (Symantec Veritas).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

28%

Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

36/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

Description

Affected Products

9 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
NetbackupSymantec Veritas	5.0_with_mp1, 5.0_with_mp2, 5.0_with_mp3, 5.0_with_mp4, 5.0_with_mp5, 5.1_with_mp1, 5.1_with_mp2, 5.1_with_mp3a	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 18, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

patch17503
patchsecurityresponse.symantec.com · 2005.11.08b.html
patch1015170
patchseer.support.veritas.com · 279553.htm
patch20051110 Stack Overflow in Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server

8 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: Netbackup (Symantec Veritas) versions 5.0_with_mp1, 5.0_with_mp2, 5.0_with_mp3, 5.0_with_mp4, 5.0_with_mp5, 5.1_with_mp1, 5.1_with_mp2, 5.1_with_mp3a. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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