Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 2, 2005· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2005-2079
CVE-2005-2079
Description
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.
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Affected products
5cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:10.0_rev.5484:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 4 more
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:10.0_rev.5484:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0_rev.4367:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0_rev.4454:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1_rev.4691:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 9.0 - 10.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- secunia.com/advisories/15789nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- seer.support.veritas.com/docs/276607.htmnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277429.htmnvdPatch
- www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/352625nvdPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-180A.htmlnvdPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/14023nvd
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