Vulnerability Description
The (1) server and (2) agent components in CA ARCserve Backup r12.5, r15, and r16 on Windows do not properly validate RPC requests, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a crafted request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/86415
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/119543/Security-Notice-For-CA-ARCserve-Back
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Jan/86
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51012
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/408099US Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79477
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=%7BF9EEA31E-
- http://osvdb.org/86415
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/119543/Security-Notice-For-CA-ARCserve-Back
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Jan/86
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51012
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/408099US Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79477
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=%7BF9EEA31E-
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2972?
CVE-2012-2972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The (1) server and (2) agent components in CA ARCserve Backup r12.5, r15, and r16 on Windows do not properly validate RPC requests, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service ...
How severe is CVE-2012-2972?
CVE-2012-2972 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-2012-2972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows.