CVE-2005-2611 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 17 Aug 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read and write arbitrary files on the backup server due to a static password used in NDMP agent authentication.

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-2005-2611?

CVE-2005-2611 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows Servers 8.6 through 10.0, Backup Exec for NetWare Servers 9.0 and 9.1, and NetBackup for NetWare Media Server Option 4.5 through 5.1 uses a static password during authentication from the NDMP agent to the server, which allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files with the backup server.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2611?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Symantec Veritas Backup Exec, Symantec Veritas Backup Exec Remote Agent, Symantec Veritas Netbackup.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2611?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2611 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-2611 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2611 exists.

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

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gr69-4gpq-65m9.