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5.0

ARCserve Backup tape engine can crash from remote request

CVE-2008-4398 · published 18 years ago
Summary

Versions 11.1 through 12.0 of ARCserve Backup's tape engine service may stop working if an attacker sends a specially crafted request. This could interrupt backup operations and affect data protection. Apply the vendor's update or patch to stop the crash.

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 arcserve_backup r12.0
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:arcserve_backup:r12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
broadcom business_protection_suite r2
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:business_protection_suite:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
broadcom server_protection_suite r2
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:server_protection_suite:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ca arcserve_backup r11.1
r11.5
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ca business_protection_suite r2
cpe:2.3:a:ca:business_protection_suite:r2:*:microsoft_small_business_server_premium:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in the tape engine service in asdbapi.dll in CA ARCserve Backup (formerly BrightStor ARCserve Backup) r11.1 through r12.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv...
Unspecified vulnerability in the tape engine service in asdbapi.dll in CA ARCserve Backup (formerly BrightStor ARCserve Backup) r11.1 through r12.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted request.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
8% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published14 Oct 2008
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-4398 · NVD
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