CVE-2006-5172 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 16 Jan 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted RPC packets in CA Brightstor ARCserve Backup due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

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-2006-5172?

CVE-2006-5172 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the RPC interface in Mediasvr.exe in Computer Associates (CA) Brightstor ARCserve Backup 9.01 through 11.5, Enterprise Backup 10.5, and CA Protection Suites r2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SUNRPC packets, aka the "Mediasvr.exe String Handling Overflow," a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5171.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5172?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup, Broadcom Brightstor Enterprise Backup, Ca Protection Suites.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5172?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5172 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-2006-5172 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5172 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j994-cw63-pgjf.