CVE-2006-1297
CVE-2006-1297 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Backup Exec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Veritas Backup Exec
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Veritas Backup Exec for Windows Server Remote Agent 9.1 through 10.1, for Netware Servers and Remote Agent 9.1 and 9.2, and Remote Agent for Linux Servers 10.0 and 10.1 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or unavailability) due to "memory errors."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1297?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Veritas Backup Exec for Windows Server Remote Agent 9.1 through 10.1, for Netware Servers and Remote Agent 9.1 and 9.2, and Remote Agent for Linux Servers 10.0 and 10.1 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or unavailability) due to "memory errors."
- How severe is CVE-2006-1297?
- CVE-2006-1297 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1297 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1297?
- CVE-2006-1297 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1297?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-1297 published?
- CVE-2006-1297 was published on 2006-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19242
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/597
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015784
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428016/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17098
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.03.17a.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0995
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25309
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:netware_server_9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:netware_server_9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec_remote_agent:netware_server_9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec_remote_agent:netware_server_9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec_remote_agent:unix_linux_server_10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec_remote_agent:windows_server_9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec_remote_agent:windows_server_10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec_remote_agent:windows_server_10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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