CVE-2005-0260 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 10 Feb 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on BrightStor ARCserve Backup servers by sending a malicious packet to UDP port 41524.

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-2005-0260?

CVE-2005-0260 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Feb 2005. 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 Discovery Service for BrightStor ARCserve Backup 11.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long packet to UDP port 41524, which is not properly handled in a recvfrom call.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0260?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0260?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0260 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-2005-0260 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0260 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8m6-fw59-xcw9.