CVE-2007-1785 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.1 Published 31 Mar 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup servers by sending crafted RPC packets to the mediasvr.exe 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-2007-1785?

CVE-2007-1785 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The RPC service in mediasvr.exe in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup 11.5 SP2 build 4237 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted xdr_handle_t data in RPC packets, which is used in calculating an address for a function call, as demonstrated using the 191 (0xbf) RPC request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1785?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup, Ca Brightstor Arcserve Backup.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1785?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1785 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-2007-1785 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1785 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhr3-8qxq-x4qm.