CVE-2005-2715: Critical severity Symantec Veritas Netbackup Data And Business Center vulnerability

Published Oct 12, 2005
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Updated

Format string vulnerability in the Java user interface service (bpjava-msvc) daemon for VERITAS NetBackup Data and Business Center 4.5FP and 4.5MP, and NetBackup Enterprise/Server/Client 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the COMMANDLOGONTOMSERVER command.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Data And Business Center=4.5fp
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Data And Business Center=4.5mp
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server Client=5.0
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server Client=5.1
Symantec Veritas Netbackup Enterprise Server Client=6.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/17181

Patch Available

http://securitytracker.com/id?1015028

Patch Available

http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279085.htm

Patch Available

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102054-1

Patch Available

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/495556

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15079

Patch Available

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.10.12.html

Event History

Oct 12, 2005
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-2005-2715?

CVE-2005-2715 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2715?

To fix CVE-2005-2715, it is recommended to update the affected Symantec Veritas NetBackup software to the latest versions as specified by the vendor.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2715?

CVE-2005-2715 affects Symantec Veritas NetBackup Data and Business Center versions 4.5FP and 4.5MP, and NetBackup Enterprise/Server/Client versions 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2715?

CVE-2005-2715 is classified as a format string vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.

5

Can CVE-2005-2715 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2005-2715 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.

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