CVE-2005-0771 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Jun 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote unauthenticated attackers can modify the Windows registry via the RPC interface, requiring immediate patching of Backup Exec Server.

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-2005-0771?

CVE-2005-0771 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

VERITAS Backup Exec Server (beserver.exe) 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows allows remote unauthenticated attackers to modify the registry by calling methods to the RPC interface on TCP port 6106.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0771?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Veritas Backup Exec.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0771?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0771 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2005-0771 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0771 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-67cq-5vc3-x62m.