CVE-2008-5415: The LDBserver service in the server in CA ARCserve Backup 11.1 through 12.0 on Windows allows remote attack...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old remote code execution issue in CA ARCserve Backup for Windows. If an affected backup server is still in use and reachable over the network, an attacker could potentially run code on it. Backup servers often hold broad access to critical data, so legacy exposure deserves priority review. Exposure is most likely in environments still running CA ARCserve Backup 11.1 through 12.0 on Windows, especially where the LDBserver RPC service is reachable from untrusted or broad internal networks. Treat this as a high-priority legacy backup-server risk. The issue is old, but affected systems would be valuable targets because backup infrastructure can expose sensitive data and recovery capabilities. Mitigation focus: Inventory all CA ARCserve Backup installations and versions on Windows servers.; Check CA or Broadcom advisory guidance for the vendor-approved fix or upgrade path.; Restrict network access to ARCserve RPC services to trusted backup administration networks..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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