CVE-2005-2996

Name: CVE-2005-2996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-20T22:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2996 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple heap-based and stack-based buffer overflows in certain DCOM server components in VERITAS Storage Exec Storage Exec 5.3 before Hotfix 9 and StorageCentral 5.2 before Hot Fix 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain ActiveX controls.. EPSS estimates a 5.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple heap-based and stack-based buffer overflows in certain DCOM server components in VERITAS Storage Exec Storage Exec 5.3 before Hotfix 9 and StorageCentral 5.2 before Hot Fix 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain ActiveX controls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.56%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec Veritas	Storage Exec	5.3_rev._2190r
Symantec Veritas	Storagecentral	5.2_rev._2190r

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/16871Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.09.19.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/620497Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927793Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/16871Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.09.19.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/620497Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927793Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2996?

How severe is CVE-2005-2996?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2996 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2996?

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