HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2005-2715
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2005-2715

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 12, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Format string vulnerability in the Java user interface service (bpjava-msvc) daemon for VERITAS NetBackup Data and Business Center 4.5FP and 4.5MP, and NetBackup Enterprise/Server/Client 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the COMMAND_LOGON_TO_MSERVER command.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-2715 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-2005-2715. 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_veritas2 product(s)
netbackup data and business centernetbackup enterprise server client
Source: NVD CPE · 5 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://secunia.com/advisories/17181
PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015028
PATCHhttp://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279085.htm
PATCHhttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102054-1
PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/495556
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15079
PATCHhttp://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.10.12.html
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/17181
PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1015028
PATCHhttp://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279085.htm
PATCHhttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102054-1
PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/495556
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15079
PATCHhttp://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.10.12.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-05-001.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-05-001.html

All References (16)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/17181Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1015028Patch
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http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279085.htmPatch
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102054-1Patch
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/495556Patch · US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15079Exploit · Patch
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http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.10.12.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-05-001.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17181Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015028Patch
→
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/279085.htmPatch
→
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102054-1Patch
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/495556Patch · US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15079Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.10.12.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2005-2715
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 12, 2005

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2005-2715 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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