CVE-2006-4128
6.5CVSSMEDIUM
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:SAuthenticationSingle
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
symantec veritascommercialUSEnterprise Softwareaka backup exec, netbackup advanced reporter, cluster server
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://secunia.com/advisories/21472
secunia.com
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1380
securityreason.com
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.08.11.html
securityresponse.symantec.com
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Timeline
Published
Aug 14, 2006
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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