UNKNOWN CVSS 10.0
Published: 2009-12-11

CVE-2009-3027

symantec backup_exec_continuous_protection_server Security Advisory (CVE-2009-3027)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2009-3027 impacting symantec backup_exec_continuous_protection_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
VRTSweb.exe in VRTSweb in Symantec Backup Exec Continuous Protection Server (CPS) 11d, 12.0, and 12.5; Veritas NetBackup Operations Manager (NOM) 6.0 GA through 6.5.5; Veritas Backup Reporter (VBR) 6.0 GA through 6.6; Veritas Storage Foundation (SF) 3.5; Veritas Storage Foundation for Windows High Availability (SFWHA) 4.3MP2, 5.0, 5.0RP1a, 5.0RP2, 5.1, and 5.1AP1; Veritas Storage Foundation for High Availability (SFHA) 3.5; Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle (SFO) 4.1, 5.0, and 5.0.1; Veritas Storage Foundation for DB2 4.1 and 5.0; Veritas Storage Foundation for Sybase 4.1 and 5.0; Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle Real Application Cluster (SFRAC) 3.5, 4.0, 4.1, and 5.0; Veritas Storage Foundation Manager (SFM) 1.0, 1.0 MP1, 1.1, 1.1.1Ux, 1.1.1Win, and 2.0; Veritas Cluster Server (VCS) 3.5, 4.0, 4.1, and 5.0; Veritas Cluster Server One (VCSOne) 2.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2; Veritas Application Director (VAD) 1.1 and 1.1 Platform Expansion; Veritas Cluster Server Management Console (VCSMC) 5.1, 5.5, and 5.5.1; Veritas Storage Foundation Cluster File System (SFCFS) 3.5, 4.0, 4.1, and 5.0; Veritas Storage Foundation Cluster File System for Oracle RAC (SFCFS RAC) 5.0; Veritas Command Central Storage (CCS) 4.x, 5.0, and 5.1; Veritas Command Central Enterprise Reporter (CC-ER) 5.0 GA, 5.0 MP1, 5.0 MP1RP1, and 5.1; Veritas Command Central Storage Change Manager (CC-SCM) 5.0 and 5.1; and Veritas MicroMeasure 5.0 does not properly validate authentication requests, which allows remote attackers to trigger the unpacking of a WAR archive, and execute arbitrary code in the contained files, via crafted data to TCP port 14300.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product symantec / backup_exec_continuous_protection_server
Affected Versions 11d
Weakness Enumeration CWE-287

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2009-3027 impacting symantec backup_exec_continuous_protection_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2009-3027.yaml
id: cve-2009-3027

info:
  name: symantec backup_exec_continuous_protection_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2009-3027 affecting symantec backup_exec_continuous_protection_server.
    Evaluation: VRTSweb.exe in VRTSweb in Symantec Backup Exec Continuous Protection Server (CPS) 11d, 12.0, and 12.5; Veritas NetBackup Operations Manager (NOM) 6.0 ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2009-3027
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2009-3027
    cwe-id: CWE-287
  tags: cve,cve-2009-3027,symantec,backup_exec_continuous_pr,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "backup_exec_continuous_protection_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2009-3027.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2009-3027
# Target: symantec backup_exec_continuous_protection_server | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2009-3027 (symantec backup_exec_continuous_protection_server)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against symantec backup_exec_continuous_protection_server scope (11d).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2009-3027.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2009-3027
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install backup_exec_continuous_pr 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade backup_exec_continuous_pr 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update backup_exec_continuous_pr

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i backup_exec_continuous_pr 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i backup_exec_continuous_pr

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2009-3027 in symantec backup_exec_continuous_protection_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update symantec backup_exec_continuous_protection_server packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2009-3027?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2009-3027?

CVE-2009-3027 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2009-3027
Weakness CWE-287
Vendor symantec
Product backup_exec_continuous_protection_server
Published 2009-12-11
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C