CVE-2008-3287: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3287: retroclient.exe in EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of...

retroclient.exe in EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via malformed packets to TCP port 497, which trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This flaw can let a remote attacker crash an EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client service. The business impact is availability: backups on affected clients may fail until the service is restarted or the host is recovered. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 with TCP 497 reachable from untrusted networks or broad internal segments. Treat this as a legacy backup availability risk. Prioritize remediation where affected clients support critical recovery objectives or are reachable beyond tightly controlled backup infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or upgrade Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 where possible.; Check vendor guidance for supported fixed versions or compensating controls.; Restrict TCP 497 to trusted backup servers and administrative networks..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 24, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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