HIGH
CVE-2005-2996
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: September 20, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple heap-based and stack-based buffer overflows in certain DCOM server components in VERITAS Storage Exec Storage Exec 5.3 before Hotfix 9 and StorageCentral 5.2 before Hot Fix 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain ActiveX controls.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-2996 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.
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
symantec_veritas2 product(s)
storage execstoragecentral
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/16871Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.09.19.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/620497Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927793Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://secunia.com/advisories/16871Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.09.19.htmlExploit · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/620497Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927793Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-2996
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 20, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-2996 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.