How severe is CVE-2005-1272?

CVE-2005-1272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-1272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1272?

CVE-2005-1272 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Enterprise Backup. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1272?

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-2005-1272 published?

CVE-2005-1272 was published on 2005-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1272

CVE-2005-1272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brightstor Enterprise Backup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 66% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 66% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Brightstor Enterprise Backup
Published: 2005-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Backup Agent for Microsoft SQL Server in BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for SQL Server 11.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string sent to port (1) 6070 or (2) 6050.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1272?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Backup Agent for Microsoft SQL Server in BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for SQL Server 11.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string sent to port (1) 6070 or (2) 6050.
How severe is CVE-2005-1272?: CVE-2005-1272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1272?: CVE-2005-1272 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Enterprise Backup. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1272?: 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-2005-1272 published?: CVE-2005-1272 was published on 2005-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:9.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:9.0_1:*:oracle:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.0:*:oracle:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:oracle:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup_agent:9.0.1:*:exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup_agent:9.0.1:*:sap:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup_agent:9.0.1:*:sql:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup_agent:11:*:exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup_agent:11.0:*:sap:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup_agent:11.0:*:sql:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup_agent:11.1:*:exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup_agent:11.1:*:sap:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup_agent:11.1:*:sql:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_enterprise_backup_agent:10.0:*:oracle:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_enterprise_backup_agent:10.0:*:sap:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_enterprise_backup_agent:10.0:*:sql:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_enterprise_backup_agent:10.5:*:oracle:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_enterprise_backup_agent:10.5:*:sap:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_enterprise_backup_agent:10.5:*:sql:*:*:*:*:*

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