CVE-2007-0168 describes a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the Tape Engine service of CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup versions 9.01 through 11.5, Enterprise Backup 10.5, and CA Server/Business Protection Suite r2. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted RPC requests to opnum 0xBF, leading to direct execution of arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low complexity and no authentication, allowing for full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the CISA KEV catalog and lacking Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, indicating potential for exploitation. Despite its age, its high FAUCET Risk Score of 98/100 and elevated EPSS score suggest it remains a significant threat, though it has garnered minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 11.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.01CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:9.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_enterprise_backup:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:business_protection_suite:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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