CVE-2005-2996: symantec_veritas storage_exec
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2005-2996 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in symantec_veritas storage_exec. EPSS estimates a 5.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 20-09-2005PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Multiple heap-based and stack-based buffer overflows in certain DCOM server components in VERITAS Storage Exec Storage Exec 5.3 before Hotfix 9 and StorageCentral 5.2 before Hot Fix 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain ActiveX controls.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
5.56%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
93%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 5.56% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (securityresponse.symantec.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Symantec_veritas2 products
- storage_exec5.3_rev._2190r
- storagecentral5.2_rev._2190r
1 vendor · 2 products
References
4 links- securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.09.19.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMExploitVendor Advisory