Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-2242
Multiple buffer overflows in xdr functions in the server in CA BrightStor ARCServe Backup 11.0, 11.1, and 11.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by a stack-based buffer overflow via a long parameter to the xdr_rwsstring function.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2008-2242
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-2242
88.75%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 99 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-2242
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-2242
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-2242
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42527
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29283
Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492274/100/0/threaded
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https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=176798
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492291/100/0/threaded
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-026/
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1573/references
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020044
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