CVE-2006-6917 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup servers via crafted RPC requests exploiting buffer overflows.
- 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-2006-6917?
CVE-2006-6917 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Tape Engine (tapeeng.exe) via a crafted RPC request with (1) opnum 38, which is not properly handled in TAPEUTIL.dll 11.5.3884.0, or (2) opnum 37, which is not properly handled in TAPEENG.dll 11.5.3884.0.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6917?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Server.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6917?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6917 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-2006-6917 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6917 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jvxp-h7qj-5726.