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CVE-2006-6917

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Tape Engine (tapeeng.exe) via a cra…

Published Dec 31, 2006broadcomEPSS 30.23%

Overview

CVE-2006-6917 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_server. It was published on December 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Tape Engine (tapeeng.exe) via a crafted RPC request with (1) opnum 38, which is not properly handled in TAPEUTIL.dll 11.5.3884.0, or (2) opnum 37, which is not properly handled in TAPEENG.dll 11.5.3884.0.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update brightstor_arcserve_backup_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsupportconnectw.ca.com/public/storage/infodocs/basbrtapeeng-secnotice.aspRefwww.lssec.com/advisories/LS-20060908.pdfRefwww.lssec.com/advisories/LS-20061001.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453930/30/390/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453933/30/420/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454088/30/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454094/30/360/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456428/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456711Refwww3.ca.com/securityadvisor/newsinfo/collateral.aspx?cid=97428

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6917?

CVE-2006-6917 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_server. It was published on December 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6917?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6917?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update brightstor_arcserve_backup_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-6917?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6917 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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