What is the severity of CVE-2005-2996?

CVE-2005-2996 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution by attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2996?

To fix CVE-2005-2996, apply the recommended hotfixes, specifically Hotfix 9 for Storage Exec 5.3 and Hot Fix 2 for StorageCentral 5.2.

Which products are affected by CVE-2005-2996?

CVE-2005-2996 affects Symantec Veritas Storage Exec 5.3 and StorageCentral 5.2.

What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2005-2996?

CVE-2005-2996 is associated with heap-based and stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

Can CVE-2005-2996 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-2996 can be exploited remotely through certain ActiveX controls.

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CVE-2005-2996

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

20/9/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-2996: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 20 2005(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Veritas Storage Exec	=5.3_rev._2190r
Symantec Veritas Storagecentral	=5.2_rev._2190r

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2996?
CVE-2005-2996 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2996?
To fix CVE-2005-2996, apply the recommended hotfixes, specifically Hotfix 9 for Storage Exec 5.3 and Hot Fix 2 for StorageCentral 5.2.
Which products are affected by CVE-2005-2996?
CVE-2005-2996 affects Symantec Veritas Storage Exec 5.3 and StorageCentral 5.2.
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2005-2996?
CVE-2005-2996 is associated with heap-based and stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
Can CVE-2005-2996 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2996 can be exploited remotely through certain ActiveX controls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2996?
CVE-2005-2996 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2996?
To fix CVE-2005-2996, apply the recommended hotfixes, specifically Hotfix 9 for Storage Exec 5.3 and Hot Fix 2 for StorageCentral 5.2.
Which products are affected by CVE-2005-2996?
CVE-2005-2996 affects Symantec Veritas Storage Exec 5.3 and StorageCentral 5.2.
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2005-2996?
CVE-2005-2996 is associated with heap-based and stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
Can CVE-2005-2996 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2996 can be exploited remotely through certain ActiveX controls.

CVE-2005-2996: Buffer Overflow

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What is the severity of CVE-2005-2996?

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Can CVE-2005-2996 be exploited remotely?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2996?

How do I fix CVE-2005-2996?

Which products are affected by CVE-2005-2996?

What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2005-2996?

Can CVE-2005-2996 be exploited remotely?