Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Symantec Backup Exec Utility Program
CVE-2013-4575

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec
Status
Backup Exec
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2013

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the utility program of the Linux agent in Symantec Backup Exec, impacting versions prior to 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting unspecified vectors, resulting in an agent crash.

References

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates...
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http://osvdb.org/95938
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61485
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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