CVE-2009-0311: The Backbone service (ftbackbone.exe) in EMC AutoStart before 5.3 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute ar...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects EMC AutoStart before 5.3 SP2. A remote attacker could potentially make the Backbone service execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted packet. For executives, the concern is compromise of availability or clustering infrastructure, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running EMC AutoStart versions earlier than 5.3 SP2, especially where the Backbone service is reachable over a network. Prioritize if EMC AutoStart remains in production. Remote code execution in infrastructure software can create business-impacting outages or compromise paths, even without confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade EMC AutoStart installations older than 5.3 SP2.; Check current vendor guidance for supported replacement versions.; Restrict network access to the Backbone service..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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