CVE-2005-0773

Name: CVE-2005-0773
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-06-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 86.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0773 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in VERITAS Backup Exec Remote Agent 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows, and 9.0.4019 through 9.1.307 for Netware allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CONNECT_CLIENT_AUTH request with authentication method type 3 (Windows credentials) and a long password argument.. EPSS estimates a 86.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in VERITAS Backup Exec Remote Agent 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows, and 9.0.4019 through 9.1.307 for Netware allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CONNECT_CLIENT_AUTH request with authentication method type 3 (Windows credentials) and a long password argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

86.37%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0.4019
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0.4170
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0.4172
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0.4174
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0.4202
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0_rev.4367
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0_rev.4367_sp1
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0_rev.4454
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0_rev.4454_sp1
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1.306
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1.307
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1.1067.2
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1.1067.3
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1.1127.1
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1.1151.1
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1.1152
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1.1152.4
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1.1154
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1_rev.4691
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1_rev.4691_sp2
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	10.0_rev.5484
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	10.0_rev.5484_sp1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15789Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014273Patch
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/276604.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277429.htmPatch
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=272&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=trueVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/492105Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/17624
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14022Exploit, Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-180A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/15789Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014273Patch
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/276604.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277429.htmPatch
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=272&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=trueVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/492105Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/17624
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14022Exploit, Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-180A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 18, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0773?

How severe is CVE-2005-0773?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0773 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 86.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0773?

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