CVE-2005-2051

CVE-2005-2051 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Backup Exec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the VERITAS Backup Exec Web Administration Console (BEWAC) 9.0 4367 through 10.0 rev. 5484 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2051?
Buffer overflow in the VERITAS Backup Exec Web Administration Console (BEWAC) 9.0 4367 through 10.0 rev. 5484 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-2051?
CVE-2005-2051 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2051 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2051?
CVE-2005-2051 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2051?
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-2005-2051 published?
CVE-2005-2051 was published on 2005-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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