What is the severity of CVE-2005-2079?

CVE-2005-2079 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2079?

To fix CVE-2005-2079, update Symantec Veritas Backup Exec to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2079?

CVE-2005-2079 affects versions of Symantec Veritas Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0.

Can CVE-2005-2079 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-2079 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2005-2079?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2005-2079 other than applying the available patches from Symantec.

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CVE-2005-2079

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

29/6/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-2079: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jun 29 2005(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Veritas Backup Exec	=10.0_rev.5484
Symantec Veritas Backup Exec	=9.0_rev.4454
Symantec Veritas Backup Exec	=9.0_rev.4367
Symantec Veritas Backup Exec	=9.1_rev.4691

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What is the severity of CVE-2005-2079?
CVE-2005-2079 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2079?
To fix CVE-2005-2079, update Symantec Veritas Backup Exec to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2079?
CVE-2005-2079 affects versions of Symantec Veritas Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0.
Can CVE-2005-2079 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2079 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2005-2079?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2005-2079 other than applying the available patches from Symantec.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2079?
CVE-2005-2079 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2079?
To fix CVE-2005-2079, update Symantec Veritas Backup Exec to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2079?
CVE-2005-2079 affects versions of Symantec Veritas Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0.
Can CVE-2005-2079 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2079 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2005-2079?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2005-2079 other than applying the available patches from Symantec.

CVE-2005-2079: Buffer Overflow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2079?

How do I fix CVE-2005-2079?

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2079?

Can CVE-2005-2079 be exploited remotely?

Is there any workaround for CVE-2005-2079?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2079?

How do I fix CVE-2005-2079?

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2079?

Can CVE-2005-2079 be exploited remotely?

Is there any workaround for CVE-2005-2079?