How severe is CVE-2005-2079?

CVE-2005-2079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2079?

CVE-2005-2079 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2079?

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-2005-2079 published?

CVE-2005-2079 was published on 2005-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2079

CVE-2005-2079 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Veritas Backup Exec
Published: 2005-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Admin Plus Pack Option for VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows Servers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2079?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the Admin Plus Pack Option for VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows Servers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-2079?: CVE-2005-2079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2079?: CVE-2005-2079 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2079?: 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-2005-2079 published?: CVE-2005-2079 was published on 2005-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0_rev.4367:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0_rev.4454:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1_rev.4691:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:10.0_rev.5484:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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