CVE-2005-2080: High severity Symantec Veritas Backup Exec vulnerability

Published Jun 29, 2005
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in Remote Agent for Windows Servers (RAWS) in VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows, and 9.0.4019 through 9.1.307 for NetWare, allows remote attackers to gain privileges by copying the handle for the server.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Symantec Veritas Backup Exec=9.0
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=9.1
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=10.0

Event History

Jun 29, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2080?

CVE-2005-2080 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2080?

To fix CVE-2005-2080, it is recommended to update Symantec Veritas Backup Exec to the latest patched version.

3

Which versions of Symantec Veritas Backup Exec are affected by CVE-2005-2080?

CVE-2005-2080 affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec versions 9.0 through 10.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2080?

CVE-2005-2080 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows remote attackers to gain higher access levels.

5

Can CVE-2005-2080 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-2080 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain unauthorized privileges.

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