CVE-2004-1172: symantec_veritas backup_exec
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2004-1172 is a high (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in symantec_veritas backup_exec. EPSS estimates a 81.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 22-12-2004PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agent Browser in Veritas Backup Exec 8.x before 8.60.3878 Hotfix 68, and 9.x before 9.1.4691 Hotfix 40, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a registration request with a long hostname.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
81.79%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
100%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 81.79% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
3 foundVeritas Backup Exec Name Service Overflow
exploit/windows/backupexec/name_service
Maturity: poc
Veritas Backup Exec Agent 8.x/9.x - Browser Overflow
Maturity: weaponized
Veritas Backup Exec Name Service - Remote Overflow (Metasploit)
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Symantec_veritas1 product
- backup_exec8.0 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
10 links- seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273419.htmX Refsource CONFIRM
- www.frsirt.com/exploits/20050111.101_BXEC.cpp.phpX Refsource MISC
- seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273850.htmX Refsource CONFIRM
- seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273422.htmX Refsource CONFIRM
- seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273420.htmX Refsource CONFIRM