Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agent Browser in Veritas Backup Exec 8.x before 8.60.3878 Hotfix 68, and 9.x before 9.1.4691 Hotfix 40, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a registration request with a long hostname.
CVE-2004-1172
NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 82%
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 82%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 99.6%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
January 10, 2005
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (20)
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/13495/
- cve@mitrehttp://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273419.htm
- cve@mitrehttp://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273420.htm
- cve@mitrehttp://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273422.htm
- cve@mitrehttp://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273850.htm
- cve@mitrehttp://www.frsirt.com/exploits/20050111.101_BXEC.cpp.php
- cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=169
- cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/907729
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11974
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18506
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/13495/
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273419.htm
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273420.htm
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273422.htm
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273850.htm
Data Freshness Timeline
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- 2026-05-20 22:36 UTCEPSS rescore
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Publicly available exploits
(3 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-16331✓ verifiedFirst seen Jun 22, 2010
Veritas Backup Exec Name Service - Remote Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-750✓ verifiedFirst seen Jan 11, 2005
Veritas Backup Exec Agent 8.x/9.x - Browser Overflow
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/windows/backupexec/name_service✓ verifiedFirst seen Dec 16, 2004
Veritas Backup Exec Name Service Overflow
Open source ↗
Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2004-1172?
CVE-2004-1172 is a none vulnerability published on January 10, 2005. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Agent Browser in Veritas Backup Exec 8.x before 8.60.3878 Hotfix 68, and 9.x before 9.1.4691 Hotfix 40, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a registration request with a long hostname.
When was CVE-2004-1172 disclosed?
CVE-2004-1172 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 10, 2005, with the most recent update on June 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2004-1172 actively exploited?
CVE-2004-1172 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2004-1172?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-1172, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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