Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Tape Engine (tapeeng.exe) via a crafted RPC request with (1) opnum 38, which is not properly handled in TAPEUTIL.dll 11.5.3884.0, or (2) opnum 37, which is not properly handled in TAPEENG.dll 11.5.3884.0.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2006-6917
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jvxp-h7qj-5726
References
Exploit 1
Other 5
- http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/storage/infodocs/basbrtapeeng-secnotice.asp
- http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/newsinfo/collateral.aspx?cid=97428
- http://www.lssec.com/advisories/LS-20061001.pdf
- http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=34959
- http://www.lssec.com/advisories/LS-20060908.pdf
Sources
- CVE-2006-6917 · CVE Program
- CVE-2006-6917 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jvxp-h7qj-5726 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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