CVE-2005-0773

CVE-2005-0773 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Backup Exec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 86% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in VERITAS Backup Exec Remote Agent 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows, and 9.0.4019 through 9.1.307 for Netware allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CONNECT_CLIENT_AUTH request with authentication method type 3 (Windows credentials) and a long password argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0773?
Stack-based buffer overflow in VERITAS Backup Exec Remote Agent 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows, and 9.0.4019 through 9.1.307 for Netware allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CONNECT_CLIENT_AUTH request with authentication method type 3 (Windows credentials) and a long password argument.
How severe is CVE-2005-0773?
CVE-2005-0773 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0773 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0773?
CVE-2005-0773 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0773?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0773 published?
CVE-2005-0773 was published on 2005-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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