CVE-2008-1979 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the CA ARCserve Backup Discovery Service by sending a crafted packet with a large integer value to TCP port 41523.
- 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-2008-1979?
CVE-2008-1979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Discovery Service (casdscvc) in CA ARCserve Backup 12.0.5454.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a packet with a large integer value used in an increment to TCP port 41523, which triggers a buffer over-read.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-1979 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1979 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qfj-vf8q-qc9r.