CVE-2006-6917: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6917: Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 al...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This flaw affects legacy CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2. A remote attacker could abuse the backup server's Tape Engine to run arbitrary code, potentially compromising a system that may hold sensitive backup data and privileged access paths. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2. Risk is highest where Tape Engine/RPC services are reachable from untrusted networks or broadly reachable internal segments. Treat as urgent for any remaining legacy ARCserve R11.5 deployment. Backup infrastructure is a high-value target, and remote code execution on it can undermine recovery, confidentiality, and incident response. Mitigation focus: Upgrade CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server to SP2 or later vendor-supported guidance.; Review CA security notices for any required hotfixes or deployment-specific instructions.; Restrict network reachability to ARCserve backup services to trusted administration and backup hosts only..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 11, 2007, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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