7.1
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-1785

First published: Sat Mar 31 2007(Updated: )

The RPC service in mediasvr.exe in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup 11.5 SP2 build 4237 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted xdr_handle_t data in RPC packets, which is used in calculating an address for a function call, as demonstrated using the 191 (0xbf) RPC request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Broadcom ARCserve Backup=9.01
Broadcom ARCserve Backup=11.1
Broadcom ARCserve Backup=11.5
Broadcom ARCserve Backup=11.5-sp1
Broadcom ARCserve Backup=11.5-sp2
CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-1785?

    CVE-2007-1785 is rated as a critical vulnerability, allowing remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-1785?

    To fix CVE-2007-1785, update to a patched version of CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup, specifically a version beyond 11.5 SP2.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2007-1785?

    CVE-2007-1785 affects CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup versions 11.0, 11.1, 11.5 SP1, 11.5 SP2, and 9.01.

  • Can CVE-2007-1785 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-1785 can be exploited remotely through crafted RPC packets.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2007-1785 enable?

    CVE-2007-1785 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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