CVE-2005-3659: nsrd.exe in EMC Legato NetWorker 7.1.x before 7.1.4 and 7.2.x before 7.2.1.Build.314, and other products su...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old remote denial-of-service issue in backup software. A malformed RPC request can crash the NetWorker nsrd service, potentially interrupting backups or restores. The available metadata does not show code execution, data theft, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy backup environments still running affected EMC Legato NetWorker, Sun Solstice Backup, or StorEdge EBS versions with the relevant RPC service reachable over the network. Prioritize remediation where affected backup servers support critical recovery operations or are reachable beyond a tightly controlled network. The business risk is loss of backup availability, not proven compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade NetWorker to 7.1.4, 7.2.1.Build.314, or later where applicable.; Check EMC Legato and Sun advisories for product-specific fixes.; Restrict backup RPC access to trusted management and backup networks..

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Jun 29, 2026, 15:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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