CVE-2007-5005 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 1 Oct 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can upload and overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-5005?

CVE-2007-5005 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in rxRPC.dll in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5 allows remote attackers to upload and overwrite arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequence in the destination filename argument to sub-function 8 in the rxrReceiveFileFromServer command.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5005?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops, Broadcom Desktop Management Suite, Ca Protection Suites.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2007-5005 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5005 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vx68-whc5-qv39.