CVE-2006-5142 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the CheyenneDS Mailslot of CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-5142?
CVE-2006-5142 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 client and server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long messages to the CheyenneDS Mailslot.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5142?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5142?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5142 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-5142 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5142 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mrwx-544j-6wp3.