CVE-2005-2080 describes an unknown vulnerability in VERITAS Backup Exec versions 9.0 through 10.0 for Windows and 9.0.4019 through 9.1.307 for NetWare, specifically within the Remote Agent for Windows Servers (RAWS) component. This flaw allows remote attackers to gain privileges by manipulating server handles. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no known public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0.4019CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0.4019:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0.4170CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0.4170:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0.4172CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0.4172:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0.4174CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec_veritas:backup_exec:9.0.4174:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
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