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CVE-2004-1172

UnknownEPSS 81.79%

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CVE-2004-1172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agent Browser in Veritas Backup Exec 8.x before 8.60.3878 Hotfix 68, and 9.x before 9.1.4691 Hotfix 40, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a registration request with a long hostname.. EPSS estimates a 81.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agent Browser in Veritas Backup Exec 8.x before 8.60.3878 Hotfix 68, and 9.x before 9.1.4691 Hotfix 40, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a registration request with a long hostname.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
81.79%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Symantec VeritasBackup Exec8.0
Symantec VeritasBackup Exec8.5
Symantec VeritasBackup Exec8.6
Symantec VeritasBackup Exec9.0
Symantec VeritasBackup Exec9.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1172?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agent Browser in Veritas Backup Exec 8.x before 8.60.3878 Hotfix 68, and 9.x before 9.1.4691 Hotfix 40, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a registration request with a long hostname.
How severe is CVE-2004-1172?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 81.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1172?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST