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CVE-2005-2611

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 17, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows Servers 8.6 through 10.0, Backup Exec for NetWare Servers 9.0 and 9.1, and NetBackup for NetWare Media Server Option 4.5 through 5.1 uses a static password during authentication from the NDMP agent to the server, which allows remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files with the backup server.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-2611 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-2005-2611. 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

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec_veritas3 product(s)

backup execbackup exec remote agentnetbackup

Source: NVD CPE · 57 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/16403

PATCHhttp://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.12b.html

PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1014662

PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/378957

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/16403

PATCHhttp://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.12b.html

PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1014662

PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/378957

ADVISORYhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-224A.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-224A.html

All References (16)

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http://secunia.com/advisories/16403Patch · Vendor Advisory

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http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.12b.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

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http://securitytracker.com/id?1014662Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/378957Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14551Exploit

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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-224A.htmlThird Party Advisory · US Government Resource

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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1387

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21793

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http://secunia.com/advisories/16403Patch · Vendor Advisory

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http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.08.12b.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

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http://securitytracker.com/id?1014662Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/378957Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14551Exploit

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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-224A.htmlThird Party Advisory · US Government Resource

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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1387

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2005-2611

CVSS Score10.0 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other

CISA KEVNo

ExploitPOC

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedAug 17, 2005

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2005-2611 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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