CVE-2008-3290: retroclient.exe in EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns an old Retrospect backup client component that can be remotely crashed. The business risk is backup disruption, not proven data theft. Evidence is limited and old, with no CVSS score or confirmed active exploitation in the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Client 7.5.116 with the client service reachable over the network, especially TCP 497. Internet exposure would increase operational risk, but the sources do not quantify prevalence. Treat this as a resilience issue for legacy backup infrastructure. Prioritize if affected clients protect critical systems or are reachable beyond backup networks. If the product is no longer supported, plan replacement rather than relying on compensating controls indefinitely. Mitigation focus: Inventory Retrospect Backup Client installations and identify version 7.5.116.; Restrict access to TCP 497 to trusted backup infrastructure only.; Remove or replace unsupported Retrospect clients where feasible..

Prepared

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

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