HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2005-1272
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CVE-2005-1272

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 5, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-1272 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-1272. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

broadcom1 product(s)
brightstor enterprise backup
ca3 product(s)
brightstor arcserve backupbrightstor arcserve backup agentbrightstor enterprise backup agent
Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/279774
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14453
PATCHhttp://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=33239
PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/279774
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14453
PATCHhttp://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=33239

All References (10)

→
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=287&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/279774Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14453Exploit · Patch
→
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=33239Patch
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21656
→
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=287&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/279774Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14453Exploit · Patch
→
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=33239Patch
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21656

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2005-1272
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 5, 2005

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

CVE-2005-1560
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CVE-2005-1596
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CVE-2005-1449
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CVE-2005-1559
10.0
CVE-2005-1452
10.0
CVE-2005-1693
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2005-1272 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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