# 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)

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-09-29 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022941
- http://osvdb.org/58329
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36489
- http://www.insight-tech.org/index.php?p=bakbone-netvault-backup-8-22-build-29-remote-dos
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53434
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36847

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