CVE-2005-2079 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 29 Jun 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the Admin Plus Pack Option for VERITAS Backup Exec.

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-2005-2079?

CVE-2005-2079 is a high-severity memory corruption 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Admin Plus Pack Option for VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows Servers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2079?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Veritas Backup Exec.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2079?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2079 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-2005-2079 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2079 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-67j3-xh78-hg76.