CVE-2005-0772

Name: CVE-2005-0772
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-06-28T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 35.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0772 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows Servers, and 9.0.4019 through 9.1.307 for Netware, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Remote Agent crash) via (1) a crafted packet in NDMLSRVR.DLL or (2) a request packet with an invalid (non-0) "Error Status" value, which triggers a null dereference.. EPSS estimates a 35.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows Servers, and 9.0.4019 through 9.1.307 for Netware, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Remote Agent crash) via (1) a crafted packet in NDMLSRVR.DLL or (2) a request packet with an invalid (non-0) "Error Status" value, which triggers a null dereference.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

35.71%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Veritas	Backup Exec	>= 9.0, <= 10.0
Veritas	Backup Exec	>= 9.0.4019, <= 9.1.307

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15789Broken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014273Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/276533.htmBroken Link
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277485.htmBroken Link
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=270&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=trueBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=271&type=vulnerabilitiesBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/15789Broken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014273Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/276533.htmBroken Link
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277485.htmBroken Link
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=270&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=trueBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=271&type=vulnerabilitiesBroken Link

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0772?

How severe is CVE-2005-0772?

CVE-2005-0772 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 35.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0772?

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