CVE-2008-1979: Medium severity ca brightstor arcserve backup vulnerability
Published Apr 27, 2008
·Updated
The Discovery Service (casdscvc) in CA ARCserve Backup 12.0.5454.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a packet with a large integer value used in an increment to TCP port 41523, which triggers a buffer over-read.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup<=12.0.5454.0
Event History
Apr 27, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1979?
CVE-2008-1979 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1979?
To fix CVE-2008-1979, upgrade to a version of CA ARCserve Backup that is later than 12.0.5454.0.
3
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-1979?
CVE-2008-1979 allows remote attackers to launch denial of service attacks by sending specially crafted packets.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-1979?
CVE-2008-1979 affects CA ARCserve Backup version 12.0.5454.0 and earlier.
5
What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2008-1979?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-1979 can lead to unexpected crashes of the Discovery Service, resulting in service disruption.