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10.0

CA BrightStor backup software can let attackers run code

CVE-2007-5327 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The backup programs ARCServe BackUp (versions 9.01 through R11.5) and Enterprise Backup (version R10.5) contain a coding error that lets a remote user send specially crafted data and cause the program to execute whatever code the attacker wants. This could let an attacker take control of the server that runs the backup software. Apply the vendor’s security update or upgrade to a newer, patched version as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup 9.01
10.5
11
11.1
11.5
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:9.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
broadcom brightstor_enterprise_backup 10.5
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Stack-based buffer overflow in the RPC interface for the Message Engine (mediasvr.exe) in CA BrightStor ARCServe BackUp v9.01 through R11.5, and Enterprise Backup r10.5, allows remote attackers to ...
Stack-based buffer overflow in the RPC interface for the Message Engine (mediasvr.exe) in CA BrightStor ARCServe BackUp v9.01 through R11.5, and Enterprise Backup r10.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in the 0x10d opnum.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
16% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published13 Oct 2007
Updated23 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-5327 · NVD
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