CVE-2002-1117

CVE-2002-1117 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Backup Exec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Veritas Backup Exec 8.5 and earlier requires that the "RestrictAnonymous" registry key for Microsoft Exchange 2000 must be set to 0, which enables anonymous listing of the SAM database and shares.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1117?
Veritas Backup Exec 8.5 and earlier requires that the "RestrictAnonymous" registry key for Microsoft Exchange 2000 must be set to 0, which enables anonymous listing of the SAM database and shares.
How severe is CVE-2002-1117?
CVE-2002-1117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1117 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1117?
CVE-2002-1117 affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1117?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1117 published?
CVE-2002-1117 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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