CVE-2006-1298
CVE-2006-1298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Veritas Backup Exec with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Veritas Backup Exec
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in the Job Engine service (bengine.exe) in the Media Server in Veritas Backup Exec 10d (10.1) for Windows Servers rev. 5629, Backup Exec 10.0 for Windows Servers rev. 5520, Backup Exec 10.0 for Windows Servers rev. 5484, and Backup Exec 9.1 for Windows Servers rev. 4691, when the job log mode is Full Detailed (aka Full Details), allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename on a machine that is backed up by Backup Exec.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1298?
- Format string vulnerability in the Job Engine service (bengine.exe) in the Media Server in Veritas Backup Exec 10d (10.1) for Windows Servers rev. 5629, Backup Exec 10.0 for Windows Servers rev. 5520, Backup Exec 10.0 for Windows Servers rev. 5484, and Backup Exec 9.1 for Windows Servers rev. 4691, when the job log mode is Full Detailed (aka Full Details), allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename on a machine that is backed up by Backup Exec.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1298?
- CVE-2006-1298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1298 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1298?
- CVE-2006-1298 primarily affects Symantec Veritas Backup Exec. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1298?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-1298 published?
- CVE-2006-1298 was published on 2006-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19242
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015785
- http://support.veritas.com/docs/282254
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428223/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17096
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.03.17b.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0996
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25310
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:10.0:*:windows_servers:*:*:*:*:*
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