CVE-2006-6379 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the BrightStor Backup Discovery Service.
- 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-2006-6379?
CVE-2006-6379 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the BrightStor Backup Discovery Service in multiple CA products, including ARCserve Backup r11.5 SP1 and earlier, ARCserve Backup 9.01 up to 11.1, Enterprise Backup 10.5, and CA Server Protection Suite r2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6379?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup, Broadcom Brightstor Enterprise Backup, Broadcom Server Protection Suite.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6379?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6379 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-2006-6379 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6379 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6f8p-84wj-4x4x.