CVE-2004-1172 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Veritas Backup Exec Agent Browser.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-1172?
CVE-2004-1172 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agent Browser in Veritas Backup Exec 8.x before 8.60.3878 Hotfix 68, and 9.x before 9.1.4691 Hotfix 40, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a registration request with a long hostname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1172?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Veritas Backup Exec.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1172?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1172 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-1172 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1172 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j3rr-g95f-326m.