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CVE-2006-4128

6.5 · MEDIUM

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Symantec VERITAS Backup Exec for Netware Server Remote Agent for Windows Server 9.1 and 9.2 (all builds), Backup Exec Continuous Protection Server Remote Age…

Published Aug 14, 2006symantec_veritasEPSS 5.80%

Overview

CVE-2006-4128 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec_veritas backup_exec. It was published on August 14, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Symantec VERITAS Backup Exec for Netware Server Remote Agent for Windows Server 9.1 and 9.2 (all builds), Backup Exec Continuous Protection Server Remote Agent for Windows Server 10.1 (builds 10.1.325.6301, 10.1.326.1401, 10.1.326.2501, 10.1.326.3301, and 10.1.327.401), and Backup Exec for Windows Server and Remote Agent 9.1 (build 9.1.4691), 10.0 (builds 10.0.5484 and 10.0.5520), and 10.1 (build 10.1.5629) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC message.

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/21472Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1380Refsecurityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.08.11.htmlRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1016683Refseer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/284623.htmRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/647796Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443037/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19479Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3266Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28336

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4128?

CVE-2006-4128 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec_veritas backup_exec. It was published on August 14, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-4128?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-4128?

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-2006-4128?

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