Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup MediaSVR.EXE Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:22015

Info

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup MediaSVR.EXE Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 22015
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2006-5171
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 11 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 30 2007 03:13PM
Credit: Paul Mehta is credited with the discovery of this issue.
Vulnerable: Computer Associates Server Protection Suite r2
Computer Associates Business Protection Suite for Microsoft SBS Std Ed r2
Computer Associates Business Protection Suite for Microsoft SBS Pre ed r2
Computer Associates Business Protection Suite r2
Computer Associates BrightStor Enterprise Backup 10.5
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup for Windows 11.0
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup 11.1
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup 9.01
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup 11.5
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup MediaSVR.EXE Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup is affected by a remote stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform proper bounds-checking on data supplied to the application.

A remote attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable computer with SYSTEM privileges. Failed exploit attempts may cause denial-of-service conditions.

NOTE: User interaction is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Exploit / POC

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup MediaSVR.EXE Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]:

Solution / Fix

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup MediaSVR.EXE Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released an advisory and fixes to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.


Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup 9.01

Computer Associates BrightStor Enterprise Backup 10.5

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup for Windows 11.0

References

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup MediaSVR.EXE Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:
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