Vulnerability Description
The Discovery Service (casdscvc) in CA ARCserve Backup 12.0.5454.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a packet with a large integer value used in an increment to TCP port 41523, which triggers a buffer over-read.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom | Brightstor Arcserve Backup | <= 12.0.5454.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/carcbackazz-adv.txtExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29855Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493430/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28927
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020324
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1354Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41869
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/carcbackazz-adv.txtExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29855Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493430/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28927
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020324
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1354Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41869
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1979?
CVE-2008-1979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Discovery Service (casdscvc) in CA ARCserve Backup 12.0.5454.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a packet with a large integer value used in an increment...
How severe is CVE-2008-1979?
CVE-2008-1979 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup.