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.
CVE-2005-1272
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 66%
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
- 99.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
August 5, 2005
Last Modified
April 16, 2026
References (10)
- cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=287&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
- cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/279774
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14453
- cve@mitrehttp://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=33239
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21656
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=287&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/279774
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14453
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=33239
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21656
Data Freshness Timeline
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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-16403✓ verifiedFirst seen Apr 30, 2010
CA BrightStor Agent for Microsoft SQL - Remote Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-1130✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 3, 2005
CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agent - 'dbasqlr.exe' Remote Overflow
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/windows/brightstor/sql_agent✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 2, 2005
CA BrightStor Agent for Microsoft SQL Overflow
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