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9.1.4691 Hotfix 40 - Backup Exec (Buffer overflow creates a security hole in Agent Browser; Licensed Storage Central becomes Eval when Backup Exec 9.1 is uninstalled) *Requires Backup Exec 9.1.4691 Service Pack 1
Details:
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File Name: Be4691RHF40_273420.exe
File Type: Patch
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To which versions of VERITAS Backup Exec (tm) can
this hotfix be applied?
This hotfix can only be applied to the following versions of Backup Exec for Windows Servers:
Backup Exec 9.1 for Windows Servers revision 4691
Backup Exec 9.1 for Windows Servers revision 4691.1
Note: Backup Exec 9.1 for Windows Servers revision 4691 Service Pack 1 is required to install this hotfix.
What issue does this hotfix resolve?
This hotfix resolves the following issues:
Buffer overflow can potentially create a security hole in the Backup Exec Agent Browser service.
A Licensed copy of Storage Central becomes an evaluation copy when Backup Exec 9.1 is uninstalled.
Which files does this hotfix update?
After installing the hotfix, these will be the attributes of the installed files. The date and time are stored in Universal Time. When looking at the date and time of the file(s) on the server where the hotfix was installed, they will be converted to local time. Use the Date and Time tool provided by Windows to determine the difference between universal time and local time.
Under C:\Program Files\VERITAS\Backup Exec\NT (By default):
How to install this hotfix:
This hotfix must be applied to all Backup Exec media servers. Follow the steps listed under the section titled "Installation Procedures" to install the hotfix.
Special Installation Instructions
This section contains additional installation instructions for this hotfix.
Remote Agent for Windows Servers
This update does not need to be installed on remote servers running the Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows Servers.
Microsoft Cluster
Before installing the hotfix to Backup Exec 9.1 media servers on each node of a Microsoft cluster, stop the Backup Exec services using "Cluster Administrator".
Installation Procedures
To install the hotfix on a Backup Exec media server, download the hotfix. A prompt will appear asking whether to open or save the download. Perform either of the following:
1. Select "Open" to automatically patch the installation of Backup Exec 9.1
2. Select "Save" to save the download to the computer in order to install the hotfix later
Uninstalling the Hotfix
Important: Once installed, the Backup Exec hotfix cannot be uninstalled.
This hotfix can only be applied to the following versions of Backup Exec for Windows Servers:
Backup Exec 9.1 for Windows Servers revision 4691
Backup Exec 9.1 for Windows Servers revision 4691.1
Note: Backup Exec 9.1 for Windows Servers revision 4691 Service Pack 1 is required to install this hotfix.
What issue does this hotfix resolve?
This hotfix resolves the following issues:
Buffer overflow can potentially create a security hole in the Backup Exec Agent Browser service.
A Licensed copy of Storage Central becomes an evaluation copy when Backup Exec 9.1 is uninstalled.
Which files does this hotfix update?
After installing the hotfix, these will be the attributes of the installed files. The date and time are stored in Universal Time. When looking at the date and time of the file(s) on the server where the hotfix was installed, they will be converted to local time. Use the Date and Time tool provided by Windows to determine the difference between universal time and local time.
Under C:\Program Files\VERITAS\Backup Exec\NT (By default):
| File Name | Date | Time | Version | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENETNS.EXE | 11/22/2004 | 7:17:20 PM | 9.1.4691.40 | 29328 |
How to install this hotfix:
This hotfix must be applied to all Backup Exec media servers. Follow the steps listed under the section titled "Installation Procedures" to install the hotfix.
Special Installation Instructions
This section contains additional installation instructions for this hotfix.
Remote Agent for Windows Servers
This update does not need to be installed on remote servers running the Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows Servers.
Microsoft Cluster
Before installing the hotfix to Backup Exec 9.1 media servers on each node of a Microsoft cluster, stop the Backup Exec services using "Cluster Administrator".
Installation Procedures
To install the hotfix on a Backup Exec media server, download the hotfix. A prompt will appear asking whether to open or save the download. Perform either of the following:
1. Select "Open" to automatically patch the installation of Backup Exec 9.1
2. Select "Save" to save the download to the computer in order to install the hotfix later
Uninstalling the Hotfix
Important: Once installed, the Backup Exec hotfix cannot be uninstalled.
Download Now - 428 K
File Name: Be4691RHF40_273420.exe
File Type: Patch
Click Below to Browse the FTP files by Product:
ftp.support.veritas.com/pub/support/products
Supplemental Material:
| System: Ref.# | Description |
| ETrack: 275738 | BEWS: Buffer overflow creates a security hole in Agent Browser (BEWS 9.1) |
| ETrack: 274163 | Install: Licensed SC becomes Eval when BE 9.1 uninstalled |
Products Applied:
Backup Exec for Windows Servers 9.1
Backup Exec for Windows Servers 9.1
Last Updated: January 25 2005 03:06 PM GMT
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Subjects:
Backup Exec for Windows Servers
Application: Backup, Patch, Troubleshooting
Backup Exec for Windows Servers
Application: Backup, Patch, Troubleshooting
Languages:
English (US)
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Operating Systems:
Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Advanced Server, Advanced Server Windows Powered, Datacenter Server, Professional, SAK, Server, Server Windows Powered
Windows NT
4.0 Server SP6a, 4.0 Workstation SP6a
Windows NT Small Business Server
2000, 4.5
Windows XP
Home 5.1, Pro 5.1
Windows Server 2003
DataCenter, Enterprise Server, Standard Server, Storage Server, Web Server
Windows Small Business Server 2003
Premium Edition, Standard Edition
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