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CVE-2005-0771

10.0 · HIGH

VERITAS Backup Exec Server (beserver.exe) 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows allows remote unauthenticated attackers to modify the registry by calling methods to the RPC interface on TCP port 6106.

Published Jun 23, 2005symantec_veritasEPSS 54.16%

Overview

CVE-2005-0771 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec_veritas backup_exec. It was published on June 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

VERITAS Backup Exec Server (beserver.exe) 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows allows remote unauthenticated attackers to modify the registry by calling methods to the RPC interface on TCP port 6106.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec_veritas. Update backup_exec to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/15789Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1014273Refseer.support.veritas.com/docs/276605.htmRefseer.support.veritas.com/docs/277429.htmRefwww.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=269&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=trueRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/584505Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-180A.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/15789Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1014273Refseer.support.veritas.com/docs/276605.htm

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0771?

CVE-2005-0771 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec_veritas backup_exec. It was published on June 23, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-0771?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0771?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec_veritas. Update backup_exec to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0771?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0771 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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