CVE-2005-0491

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Stack-based buffer overflow in Knox Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long type 77 request.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110887325425794&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/14327
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12594
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19398
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110887325425794&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/14327
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12594
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19398

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(7 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Metasploit modules) (5 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16865✓ verified
First seen May 9, 2010
Knox Arkeia Backup Client Type 77 (OSX) - Remote Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-16466✓ verified
First seen May 9, 2010
Knox Arkeia Backup Client Type 77 (Windows x86) - Remote Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-828✓ verified
First seen Feb 18, 2005
Knox Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.x - Remote Code Execution
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-9930✓ verified
First seen Feb 18, 2005
Knox Arkeia Backup Client 5.3.3 Type 77 (OSX) - Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/osx/arkeia/type77✓ verified
First seen Feb 18, 2005
Arkeia Backup Client Type 77 Overflow (Mac OS X)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/arkeia/type77✓ verified
First seen Feb 18, 2005
Arkeia Backup Client Type 77 Overflow (Win32)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-102✓ verified
First seen Sep 20, 2003
Knox Arkeia Pro 5.1.12 - Backup Remote Code Execution
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0491?

CVE-2005-0491 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. Stack-based buffer overflow in Knox Arkeia Server Backup 5.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long type 77 request.

When was CVE-2005-0491 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0491 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0491 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0491 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0491?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0491, 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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CVE-2005-0491

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