CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4398: Input Validation

First published: Tue Oct 14 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the tape engine service in asdbapi.dll in CA ARCserve Backup (formerly BrightStor ARCserve Backup) r11.1 through r12.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4398?

    CVE-2008-4398 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a crash in affected applications.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4398?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-4398, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of CA ARCserve Backup or related software.

  • What are the affected versions in CVE-2008-4398?

    CVE-2008-4398 affects CA ARCserve Backup versions r11.1 through r12.0 and related Broadcom products.

  • Can CVE-2008-4398 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-4398 can be exploited remotely through crafted requests sent to the tape engine service.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-4398?

    Exploiting CVE-2008-4398 can lead to a denial of service, causing the application to crash and become unavailable.

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