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7.9

Symantec Backup Exec Linux agent can crash or be hijacked

CVE-2013-4575 · published 13 years ago
Summary

The Linux component of Symantec Backup Exec versions before the latest service packs can be forced to stop working or potentially run unwanted code. This happens because the program can write more data to memory than it should, causing it to overflow. Update to the newest service pack or apply the vendor’s fix to keep the backup system stable and secure.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
symantec backup_exec 2010
2012
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Heap-based buffer overflow in the utility program in the Linux agent in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (age...
Heap-based buffer overflow in the utility program in the Linux agent in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (agent crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.9 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published5 Aug 2013
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-4575 · NVD
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