UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2005-05-02

CVE-2005-1018

ca brightstor_arcserve_backup Security Advisory (CVE-2005-1018)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2005-1018 impacting ca brightstor_arcserve_backup. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Buffer overflow in the UniversalAgent for Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via an agent request to TCP port 6050 with a large argument before the option field.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ca / brightstor_arcserve_backup
Affected Versions 11.1
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2005-1018 impacting ca brightstor_arcserve_backup.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2005-1018.yaml
id: cve-2005-1018

info:
  name: ca brightstor_arcserve_backup - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2005-1018 affecting ca brightstor_arcserve_backup.
    Evaluation: Buffer overflow in the UniversalAgent for Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of s...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2005-1018
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2005-1018
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2005-1018,ca,brightstor_arcserve_backu,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "brightstor_arcserve_backup"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2005-1018.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2005-1018
# Target: ca brightstor_arcserve_backup | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2005-1018 (ca brightstor_arcserve_backup)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ca brightstor_arcserve_backup scope (11.1).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2005-1018.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2005-1018
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install brightstor_arcserve_backu 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade brightstor_arcserve_backu 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update brightstor_arcserve_backu

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i brightstor_arcserve_backu 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i brightstor_arcserve_backu

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2005-1018 in ca brightstor_arcserve_backup?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ca brightstor_arcserve_backup packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2005-1018?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2005-1018?

CVE-2005-1018 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2005-1018
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor ca
Product brightstor_arcserve_backup
Published 2005-05-02
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P