Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password to the rxrLogin command in rxRPC.dll, or a long (3) username argument to the GetUserInfo function.
CVE-2007-5003
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 67%
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 99.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
October 1, 2007
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (18)
- cve@mitrehttp://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=599
- cve@mitrehttp://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20070920.html
- cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/25606
- cve@mitrehttp://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/sams/lifeguard/infodocs/caarcservebld-securitynotice.asp
- cve@mitrehttp://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/newsinfo/collateral.aspx?cid=156006
- cve@mitrehttp://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=35674
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480252/100/100/threaded
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24348
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018728
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=599
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20070920.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/25606
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/sams/lifeguard/infodocs/caarcservebld-securitynotice.asp
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/newsinfo/collateral.aspx?cid=156006
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=35674
Weakness Classification(1)
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Publicly available exploits
(2 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-16411✓ verifiedFirst seen Nov 3, 2010
CA BrightStor ARCserve for Laptops & Desktops LGServer - Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (3)
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/windows/brightstor/lgserver_rxrlogin✓ verifiedFirst seen Jun 6, 2007
CA BrightStor ARCserve for Laptops and Desktops LGServer Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗
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