HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-4128
MEDIUM

CVE-2006-4128

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 14, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Symantec VERITAS Backup Exec for Netware Server Remote Agent for Windows Server 9.1 and 9.2 (all builds), Backup Exec Continuous Protection Server Remote Agent for Windows Server 10.1 (builds 10.1.325.6301, 10.1.326.1401, 10.1.326.2501, 10.1.326.3301, and 10.1.327.401), and Backup Exec for Windows Server and Remote Agent 9.1 (build 9.1.4691), 10.0 (builds 10.0.5484 and 10.0.5520), and 10.1 (build 10.1.5629) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC message.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-4128 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:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec_veritas1 product(s)
backup exec
Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/21472
ADVISORYhttp://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/284623.htm
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/21472
ADVISORYhttp://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/284623.htm

All References (20)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/21472Vendor Advisory
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1380
→
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.08.11.html
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016683
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http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/284623.htmVendor Advisory
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/647796US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443037/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19479
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3266
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28336
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/21472Vendor Advisory
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1380
→
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.08.11.html
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016683
→
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/284623.htmVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-4128
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 14, 2006

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

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CVE-2005-3254
10.0
CVE-2005-3184
10.0
CVE-2005-3296
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-4128 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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