CVE-2008-3290

CVE-2008-3290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Dantz Retrospect Backup Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

retroclient.exe in EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a series of long packets containing 0x00 characters to TCP port 497 that trigger memory corruption, probably involving an English product version on a Chinese OS version.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3290?
retroclient.exe in EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a series of long packets containing 0x00 characters to TCP port 497 that trigger memory corruption, probably involving an English product version on a Chinese OS version.
How severe is CVE-2008-3290?
CVE-2008-3290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3290 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3290?
CVE-2008-3290 affects Emc Dantz Retrospect Backup Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3290?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3290 published?
CVE-2008-3290 was published on 2008-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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