Document ID: 273422
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8.60.3878 Hotfix 68 - Backup Exec (Buffer overflow creates a security hole in Agent Browser)

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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 8.60 for Windows NT/2000 revision 3878


What issues 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.


Which file does this Hotfix replace?

This Hotfix replaces the following files:

BENETNS.EXE


How to install this Hotfix
The Hotfix must be applied to all Backup Exec media servers.


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.  Extract the hotfix to a temporary directory.

2.  Stop all Backup Exec services on the media server

3.  Rename the BENETNS.EXE in the Backup Exec\NT directory to BENETNS.HF68

4.  Copy BENETNS.EXE from the temporary directory to the \Program Files\VERITAS\Backup Exec\NT\ directory

5.  Start all Backup Exec services

*Default directories created during installation of Backup Exec for Windows NT and Windows 2000. If modified during install, directories may be different.

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Supplemental Material:

System: Ref.#Description
ETrack: 275793 BEWS: Buffer overflow creates a security hole in Agent Browser


Products Applied:
 Backup Exec for Windows Servers 8.6 3878

Last Updated: December 17 2004 08:25 PM GMT
Expires on: 365 days from publish date
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Subjects:
 Backup Exec for Windows Servers
   Application: How To, Patch, Troubleshooting

Languages:
 English (US)

Operating Systems:
Windows 2000

Advanced Server, Advanced Server Windows Powered, Datacenter Server, Professional, SAK, Server, Server Windows Powered

Windows NT

4.0 Server SP4, 4.0 Server SP5, 4.0 Server SP6, 4.0 Server SP6a, 4.0 Workstation SP4, 4.0 Workstation SP5, 4.0 Workstation SP6, 4.0 Workstation SP6a

Windows NT Small Business Server

2000, 4.0, 4.5

Windows XP

Pro 5.1


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