Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agent Browser in Veritas Backup Exec 8.x before 8.60.3878 Hotfix 68, and 9.x before 9.1.4691 Hotfix 40, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a registration request with a long hostname.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Veritas | Backup Exec | 8.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13495/
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273419.htm
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273420.htm
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273422.htm
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273850.htm
- http://www.frsirt.com/exploits/20050111.101_BXEC.cpp.php
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=169
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/907729US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11974PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18506
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13495/
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273419.htm
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273420.htm
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273422.htm
- http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273850.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1172?
CVE-2004-1172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agent Browser in Veritas Backup Exec 8.x before 8.60.3878 Hotfix 68, and 9.x before 9.1.4691 Hotfix 40, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a regis...
How severe is CVE-2004-1172?
CVE-2004-1172 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Veritas Backup Exec.