CVE-2005-1018

CVE-2005-1018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 59% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the UniversalAgent for Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via an agent request to TCP port 6050 with a large argument before the option field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1018?
Buffer overflow in the UniversalAgent for Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via an agent request to TCP port 6050 with a large argument before the option field.
How severe is CVE-2005-1018?
CVE-2005-1018 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1018 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1018?
CVE-2005-1018 affects Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1018?
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-2005-1018 published?
CVE-2005-1018 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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