CVE-2005-2079

Name: CVE-2005-2079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 5.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.22%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0_rev.4367
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.0_rev.4454
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	9.1_rev.4691
Symantec Veritas	Backup Exec	10.0_rev.5484

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15789Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/276607.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277429.htmPatch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/352625Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14023
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-180A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/15789Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/276607.htmPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277429.htmPatch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/352625Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14023
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-180A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2079?

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.

How severe is CVE-2005-2079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2079?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-2079?

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Source: NVD / NIST