Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Veritas | Storage Exec | 5.3_rev._2190r |
| Symantec Veritas | Storagecentral | 5.2_rev._2190r |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16871PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.09.19.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/620497PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927793PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16871PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.09.19.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/620497PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927793PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2996?
CVE-2005-2996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 att...
How severe is CVE-2005-2996?
CVE-2005-2996 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Veritas Storage Exec, Symantec Veritas Storagecentral.