CVE-2007-0449 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 23 Jan 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted packets to specific TCP ports in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup components.

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-2007-0449?

CVE-2007-0449 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 LGSERVER.EXE in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.1 SP1, Mobile Backup r4.0, Desktop and Business Protection Suite r2, and Desktop Management Suite (DMS) r11.0 and r11.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets to TCP port (1) 1900 or (2) 2200.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0449?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops, Broadcom Brightstor Mobile Backup, Broadcom Business Protection Suite, Broadcom Desktop Management Suite, Broadcom Desktop Protection Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0449?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0449 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-2007-0449 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0449 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 4 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crj5-2wph-mp3x.