Rule:

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Sid:
3084

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Summary:
This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a vulnerability
associated with the Veritas Back Exec Agent Browser.

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Impact:
Serious. Execution of arbitrary commands may be possible.

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Detailed Information:

The Veritas Backup Agent Browser is the server component of the Backup
Exec software employed to provide a backup solution.  Client agents
communicate with the Backup Agent Browser.  A registration request from
a client that contains an overly long hostname value can cause a buffer
overflow and the subsequent execution of arbitrary code on a vulnerable
server.

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Affected Systems:
Veritas Software Backup Exec 8.0, 8.5, 8.6, 9.0, 9.1

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Attack Scenarios:
An attacker can craft a registration request that contains an overly
long hostname, causing a buffer overflow.

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Ease of Attack:
Simple.

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False Positives:
None known.

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False Negatives:
None known.

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Corrective Action:
Upgrade to the most current nonaffected version of the software.

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team
Judy Novak <judy.novak@sourcefire.com>

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Additional References:

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