CVE-2005-1272 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for SQL 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-2005-1272?

CVE-2005-1272 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 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 Backup Agent for Microsoft SQL Server in BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for SQL Server 11.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string sent to port (1) 6070 or (2) 6050.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1272?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Broadcom Brightstor Enterprise Backup, Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup, Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup Agent, Ca Brightstor Enterprise Backup Agent.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1272?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1272 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-2005-1272 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1272 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rmpr-37mr-xqm2.

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