CVE-2006-0306: Medium severity CA Unicenter Remote Control vulnerability
The DM Primer (dmprimer.exe) in the DM Deployment Common Component in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor Mobile Backup r4.0, BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops & Desktops r11.0, r11.1, r11.1 SP1, Unicenter Remote Control 6.0, 6.0 SP1, CA Desktop Protection Suite r2, CA Server Protection Suite r2, and CA Business Protection Suite r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or application hang) via a large network packet, which causes a WSAEMESGSIZE error code that is not handled, leading to a thread exit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0306?
CVE-2006-0306 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0306?
To fix CVE-2006-0306, apply the latest patches and updates provided by Broadcom for the affected software versions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2006-0306?
CVE-2006-0306 affects multiple versions of Broadcom's BrightStor Mobile Backup, ARCserve Backup, Unicenter Remote Control, and other protection suites.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2006-0306?
The potential risks of CVE-2006-0306 include unauthorized access and control over sensitive backup data.
Is CVE-2006-0306 being actively exploited?
While there have been reports of CVE-2006-0306 being exploited, organizations are encouraged to assess their systems and apply necessary mitigations promptly.