CVE-2007-5003 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the login and user info functions of CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup.
- 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-2007-5003?
CVE-2007-5003 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password to the rxrLogin command in rxRPC.dll, or a long (3) username argument to the GetUserInfo function.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5003?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops, Broadcom Desktop Management Suite, Ca Protection Suites.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5003?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5003 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-2007-5003 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5003 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r6mq-3vv9-38j4.