CVE-2001-0959
First published: Sat Sep 15 2001(Updated: )
Computer Associates ARCserve for NT 6.61 SP2a and ARCserve 2000 7.0 creates a hidden share named ARCSERVE$, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and overwrite critical files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom BrightStor ARCserve Backup | =6.61-sp2a | |
| CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup | ||
| Broadcom BrightStor ARCServe Backup |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0959?
CVE-2001-0959 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to access sensitive information and write to critical files.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0959?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0959, it is recommended to remove the ARCSERVE$ hidden share and apply any available security patches from Broadcom.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2001-0959?
CVE-2001-0959 affects CA ARCserve for NT 6.61 SP2a and CA ARCserve 2000 7.0.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2001-0959?
CVE-2001-0959 poses a risk of unauthorized file access and potential data loss due to overwriting critical system files.
Can CVE-2001-0959 lead to a data breach?
Yes, CVE-2001-0959 could lead to a data breach by allowing attackers to access and manipulate sensitive data remotely.
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/remedy
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/broadcom
- canonical/broadcom brightstor arcserve backup
- version/broadcom brightstor arcserve backup/6.61-sp2a
- canonical/ca brightstor arcserve backup
- vendor/ca