How severe is CVE-2009-3448?

CVE-2009-3448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3448?

CVE-2009-3448 affects Bakbone Netvault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3448?

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

When was CVE-2009-3448 published?

CVE-2009-3448 was published on 2009-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3448

CVE-2009-3448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bakbone Netvault 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Bakbone Netvault
Published: 2009-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

npvmgr.exe in BakBone NetVault Backup 8.22 Build 29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a packet to (1) TCP or (2) UDP port 20031 with a large value in an unspecified size field, which is not properly handled in a malloc operation. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3448?: npvmgr.exe in BakBone NetVault Backup 8.22 Build 29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a packet to (1) TCP or (2) UDP port 20031 with a large value in an unspecified size field, which is not properly handled in a malloc operation. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-3448?: CVE-2009-3448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3448?: CVE-2009-3448 affects Bakbone Netvault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3448 published?: CVE-2009-3448 was published on 2009-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bakbone:netvault:8.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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