CVE-2004-1172

CVE-2004-1172 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Backup Exec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 82% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1172?
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.
How severe is CVE-2004-1172?
CVE-2004-1172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1172 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1172?
CVE-2004-1172 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1172?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1172 published?
CVE-2004-1172 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

More vulnerabilities in Symantec Veritas Backup Exec

All CVEs affecting Symantec Veritas Backup Exec →