CWE
22 20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4397: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Oct 14 2008(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the RPC interface (asdbapi.dll) in CA ARCserve Backup (formerly BrightStor ARCserve Backup) r11.1 through r12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .. (dot dot) in an RPC call with opnum 0x10A.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Broadcom Business Protection Suite=r2
CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops=r11.1
Broadcom Business Protection Suite=r2
CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops=r11.5
Broadcom BrightStor ARCserve Backup=r12.0
Broadcom Business Protection Suite=r2
Broadcom Server Protection Suite=r2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4397?

    CVE-2008-4397 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4397?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-4397, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by CA for the affected versions of ARCserve Backup.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2008-4397?

    CVE-2008-4397 affects CA ARCserve Backup versions r11.1 through r12.0, along with specific editions of the Business Protection Suite.

  • Can CVE-2008-4397 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-4397 can be exploited remotely by attackers utilizing a malicious RPC call with directory traversal techniques.

  • What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2008-4397?

    CVE-2008-4397 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems, leading to potential unauthorized access or data loss.

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