Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2005-1272?

Affected: Brightstor Enterprise Backup (Broadcom) versions 10.0, 10.5; Brightstor Arcserve Backup (Ca) versions 11.0, 11.1, 9.0_1, 9.0.1; Brightstor Arcserve Backup Agent (Ca) versions 11.0, 11.1, 11, 9.0.1, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2005-1272 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2005-1272 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2005-1272?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2005-1272?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2005-1272 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2005-1272

HighPublic exploit

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Backup Agent for Microsoft SQL Server in BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for SQL Server 11.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string sent to port (1) 6070 or (2) 6050.

Published Aug 5, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2005-1272 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Brightstor Enterprise Backup (Broadcom), Brightstor Arcserve Backup (Ca), Brightstor Arcserve Backup Agent (Ca) and 1 more product.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

66%

Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

23 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Brightstor Enterprise BackupBroadcom	10.0, 10.5	n/a
Brightstor Arcserve BackupCa	11.0, 11.1, 9.0_1, 9.0.1	n/a
Brightstor Arcserve Backup AgentCa	11.0, 11.1, 11, 9.0.1	n/a
Brightstor Enterprise Backup AgentCa	10.0, 10.5	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 5, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

patchhttp://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=33239
patchVU#279774
patch14453
exploitMSF sql_agent.rb
exploitExploitDB-1130

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Backup Agent for Microsoft SQL Server in BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent for SQL Server 11.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string sent to port (1) 6070 or (2) 6050.
Affected: Brightstor Enterprise Backup (Broadcom) versions 10.0, 10.5; Brightstor Arcserve Backup (Ca) versions 11.0, 11.1, 9.0_1, 9.0.1; Brightstor Arcserve Backup Agent (Ca) versions 11.0, 11.1, 11, 9.0.1, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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