Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Veritas Backup Exec Agent Browser
CVE-2004-1172

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec Veritas

Status
Backup Exec
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2005

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 82%

What is CVE-2004-1172?

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the Agent Browser component of Veritas Backup Exec, versions 8.x prior to 8.60.3878 Hotfix 68, and 9.x prior to 9.1.4691 Hotfix 40. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to exploit the system through crafted registration requests containing overly long hostnames, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2004-1172 - Proof of Concept

References

http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273419.htm
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http://www.frsirt.com/exploits/20050111.101_BXEC.cpp.php
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11974
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EPSS Score

82% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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