CVE-2005-1272

What it is

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Backup Agent for Microsoft SQL Server in BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for SQL Server 11.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string sent to port (1) 6070 or (2) 6050.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

66.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2005-08-05 04:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:12 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 66.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2005-08-05 04:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:12 UTC

Exploit probability

66.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Broadcom Brightstor Enterprise Backup 10.0
• Broadcom Brightstor Enterprise Backup 10.5
• Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup 9.0.1
• Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup 9.0_1
• Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup 11.0
• Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup 11.1
• Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup Agent 9.0.1
• Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup Agent 11

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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