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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-399
- Affected product: Emc Dantz Retrospect Backup Client
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- Last modified:
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
- http://kb.dantz.com/display/2/articleDirect/index.asp?aid=9692&r=0.5160639
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31186
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4024
- http://www.fortiguardcenter.com/advisory/FGA-2008-16.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494564/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30306
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2150/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43928
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:emc_dantz:retrospect_backup_client:7.5.116:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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