How severe is CVE-2005-2535?

CVE-2005-2535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 81% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2535?

CVE-2005-2535 primarily affects Broadcom Arcserve Backup 2000. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2535?

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-2005-2535 published?

CVE-2005-2535 was published on 2005-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2535

CVE-2005-2535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Arcserve Backup 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 81% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 81% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Arcserve Backup 2000
Published: 2005-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Discovery Service in BrightStor ARCserve Backup 9.0 through 11.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a large packet to TCP port 41523, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0260.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2535?: Buffer overflow in the Discovery Service in BrightStor ARCserve Backup 9.0 through 11.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a large packet to TCP port 41523, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0260.
How severe is CVE-2005-2535?: CVE-2005-2535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 81% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2535?: CVE-2005-2535 primarily affects Broadcom Arcserve Backup 2000. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2535?: 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-2005-2535 published?: CVE-2005-2535 was published on 2005-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (26)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:arcserve_backup_2000:r16.5:*:windows:ja:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:7.0:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:9.0:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:9.0:*:linux:ja:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:9.0:*:netware:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:9.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:macintosh:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:netware:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:tru64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup_hp:11.1:*:hp:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.0:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.0:*:hpux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.0:*:mainframe_linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.5:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.5:*:hp:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.5:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.5:*:tru64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.5:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Broadcom Arcserve Backup 2000

CVE-2001-0960 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Computer Associates ARCserve for NT 6.61 SP2a and ARCserve 2000 7.0 stores the backup agent user name and password in…
CVE-2001-0959 — Medium (CVSS 6.4): Computer Associates ARCserve for NT 6.61 SP2a and ARCserve 2000 7.0 creates a hidden share named ARCSERVE$, which…

All CVEs affecting Broadcom Arcserve Backup 2000 →