How severe is CVE-2005-2080?

CVE-2005-2080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2080?

CVE-2005-2080 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2080?

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-2005-2080 published?

CVE-2005-2080 was published on 2005-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2080

CVE-2005-2080 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: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Veritas Backup Exec
Published: 2005-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Remote Agent for Windows Servers (RAWS) in VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows, and 9.0.4019 through 9.1.307 for NetWare, allows remote attackers to gain privileges by copying the handle for the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2080?: Unknown vulnerability in Remote Agent for Windows Servers (RAWS) in VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows, and 9.0.4019 through 9.1.307 for NetWare, allows remote attackers to gain privileges by copying the handle for the server.
How severe is CVE-2005-2080?: CVE-2005-2080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2080?: CVE-2005-2080 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2080?: 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-2005-2080 published?: CVE-2005-2080 was published on 2005-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0.4019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0.4170:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0.4172:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0.4174:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0.4202:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1.306:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1.307:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1.1067.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1.1067.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1.1127.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1.1151.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1.1152:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1.1152.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1.1154:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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