How severe is CVE-2005-0359?

CVE-2005-0359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0359?

CVE-2005-0359 primarily affects Emc Legato Networker. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0359?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0359 published?

CVE-2005-0359 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0359

CVE-2005-0359 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Legato Networker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Emc Legato Networker
Published: 2005-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Legato PortMapper in EMC Legato NetWorker, Sun Solstice Backup 6.0 and 6.1, and StorEdge Enterprise Backup 7.0 through 7.2 does not restrict access to the pmap_set and pmap_unset commands, which allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service by using pmap_unset to un-register a NetWorker service, or (2) obtain sensitive information from NetWorker services by using pmap_set to register a new service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0359?: The Legato PortMapper in EMC Legato NetWorker, Sun Solstice Backup 6.0 and 6.1, and StorEdge Enterprise Backup 7.0 through 7.2 does not restrict access to the pmap_set and pmap_unset commands, which allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service by using pmap_unset to un-register a NetWorker service, or (2) obtain sensitive information from NetWorker services by using pmap_set to register a new service.
How severe is CVE-2005-0359?: CVE-2005-0359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0359?: CVE-2005-0359 primarily affects Emc Legato Networker. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0359 published?: CVE-2005-0359 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:legato_networker:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:legato_networker:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:legato_networker:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:legato_networker:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:legato_networker:7.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_backup:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:solstice_backup:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:storedge_enterprise_backup_software:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:storedge_enterprise_backup_software:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:storedge_enterprise_backup_software:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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