CVE-2005-2079
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
symantec veritas
commercial·USaka backup exec, cluster server, netbackup advanced reporter
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://secunia.com/advisories/15789
secunia.com
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/276607.htm
seer.support.veritas.com
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277429.htm
seer.support.veritas.com
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