Vulnerability Details : CVE-2013-4575
Heap-based buffer overflow in the utility program in the Linux agent in Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (agent crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2013-4575
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.88%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 87 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2013-4575
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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7.9
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HIGH | AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
5.5
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2013-4575
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2013-4575
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20130801_00
Symantec Backup Exec Multiple Issues
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61485
Symantec Backup Exec CVE-2013-4575 Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Products affected by CVE-2013-4575
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:backup_exec:2010:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*