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CVE-2008-3175

10.0 · HIGH

Integer underflow in rxRPC.dll in the LGServer service in the server in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops 11.0 through 11.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a de…

Published Aug 1, 2008broadcomCWE-189EPSS 14.40%

Overview

CVE-2008-3175 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup. It was published on August 1, 2008 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

Integer underflow in rxRPC.dll in the LGServer service in the server in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops 11.0 through 11.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted message that triggers a buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update brightstor_arcserve_backup 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

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-July/063594.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/31319Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495020/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30472Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020590Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2286Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44137Refsupport.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=181721Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-July/063594.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/31319

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3175?

CVE-2008-3175 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup. It was published on August 1, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-3175?

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-2008-3175?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update brightstor_arcserve_backup 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-2008-3175?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3175 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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