CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2079

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Admin Plus Pack Option for VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows Servers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the Backup Exec server, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of backup data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update VERITAS Backup Exec to a version outside the vulnerable range or apply the appropriate security patch.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Admin Plus Pack Option for VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows Servers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS