CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-5171: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 16 2007(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the RPC interface in Mediasvr.exe in Computer Associates (CA) Brightstor ARCserve Backup 9.01 through 11.5, Enterprise Backup 10.5, and CA Protection Suites r2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SUNRPC packets, aka the "Mediasvr.exe Overflow," a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5172.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CA Protection Suites=r2
Broadcom ARCserve Backup<=11.5
Broadcom ARCserve Backup=9.01
Broadcom BrightStor Enterprise Backup=10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-5171?

    CVE-2006-5171 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-5171?

    To fix CVE-2006-5171, update the affected software to a version that has patched the vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5171?

    CVE-2006-5171 affects CA Protection Suites r2, Broadcom BrightStor ARCServe Backup versions 9.01 to 11.5, and Enterprise Backup 10.5.

  • Can CVE-2006-5171 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2006-5171 can be exploited remotely through crafted SUNRPC packets.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2006-5171?

    Exploiting CVE-2006-5171 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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