CVE-2009-0651
CVE-2009-0651 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Netbackup Server /enterprise Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Symantec Veritas Netbackup Server /enterprise Server
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- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Veritas network daemon (aka vnetd) in Symantec Veritas NetBackup Server / Enterprise Server 5.x, 6.0 before MP7 SP1, and 6.5 before 6.5.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to "initial communications setup."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0651?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the Veritas network daemon (aka vnetd) in Symantec Veritas NetBackup Server / Enterprise Server 5.x, 6.0 before MP7 SP1, and 6.5 before 6.5.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to "initial communications setup."
- How severe is CVE-2009-0651?
- CVE-2009-0651 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0651 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0651?
- CVE-2009-0651 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Netbackup Server /enterprise Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0651?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-0651 published?
- CVE-2009-0651 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/52269
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33953
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2009.02.17.html
- http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/317828.htm
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-253287-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33772
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021734
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0461
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1097
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48795
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:veritas_netbackup_server_\/enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:veritas_netbackup_server_\/enterprise_server:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:veritas_netbackup_server_\/enterprise_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:veritas_netbackup_server_\/enterprise_server:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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