Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in VERITAS Backup Exec from Symantec
CVE-2005-2079

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec Veritas

Status
Backup Exec
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 August 2005

What is CVE-2005-2079?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Admin Plus Pack Option for VERITAS Backup Exec version 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows Servers. This flaw enables remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The issue arises due to improper handling of input, allowing an attacker to manipulate memory allocation, causing execution of malicious code on an affected server.

References

http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/276607.htm
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/352625
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http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277429.htm
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EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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