CVE-2006-1298: Medium severity Symantec Veritas Backup Exec vulnerability
Format string vulnerability in the Job Engine service (bengine.exe) in the Media Server in Veritas Backup Exec 10d (10.1) for Windows Servers rev. 5629, Backup Exec 10.0 for Windows Servers rev. 5520, Backup Exec 10.0 for Windows Servers rev. 5484, and Backup Exec 9.1 for Windows Servers rev. 4691, when the job log mode is Full Detailed (aka Full Details), allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename on a machine that is backed up by Backup Exec.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1298?
CVE-2006-1298 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1298?
To fix CVE-2006-1298, apply the latest patches and updates available for Veritas Backup Exec.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1298?
CVE-2006-1298 affects Veritas Backup Exec 9.1 and 10.0 for Windows Servers.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-1298?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-1298 include unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2006-1298 still relevant today?
While CVE-2006-1298 is an older vulnerability, it may still be relevant for systems running affected versions of Backup Exec that have not been updated.