CVE-2005-2611

CVE-2005-2611 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Backup Exec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 87% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows Servers 8.6 through 10.0, Backup Exec for NetWare Servers 9.0 and 9.1, and NetBackup for NetWare Media Server Option 4.5 through 5.1 uses a static password during authentication from the NDMP agent to the server, which allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files with the backup server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2611?
VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows Servers 8.6 through 10.0, Backup Exec for NetWare Servers 9.0 and 9.1, and NetBackup for NetWare Media Server Option 4.5 through 5.1 uses a static password during authentication from the NDMP agent to the server, which allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files with the backup server.
How severe is CVE-2005-2611?
CVE-2005-2611 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-2611 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 87% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2611?
CVE-2005-2611 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 57 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2611?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2611 published?
CVE-2005-2611 was published on 2005-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (57)

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