CVE-2005-2051 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 26 Jun 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the VERITAS Backup Exec Web Administration Console.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-2051?

CVE-2005-2051 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2005. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the VERITAS Backup Exec Web Administration Console (BEWAC) 9.0 4367 through 10.0 rev. 5484 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2051?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Veritas Backup Exec.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2051?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2051 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-2005-2051 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2051 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-48m4-p7hc-9m25.