CVE-2005-3116

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 98.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 18, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (24)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17503
cve@mitrehttp://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.08b.html
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015170
cve@mitrehttp://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279553.htm
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=336&type=vulnerabilities
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/574662
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20674
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422066/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422157/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15353
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2349
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22985
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/17503
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.11.08b.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1015170

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-1421✓ verified
First seen Jan 16, 2006
Veritas NetBackup 4/5 - Volume Manager Daemon Remote Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-3116?

CVE-2005-3116 is a none vulnerability published on November 18, 2005. 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.

When was CVE-2005-3116 disclosed?

CVE-2005-3116 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 18, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-3116 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-3116 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-3116?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-3116, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-3116

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