CVE-2005-1018 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a buffer overflow in the UniversalAgent.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-1018?
CVE-2005-1018 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the UniversalAgent for Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via an agent request to TCP port 6050 with a large argument before the option field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1018 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-2005-1018 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1018 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p934-6qf9-9r4x.