Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup Tape Engine Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup Tape Engine Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup is affected by a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform proper bounds-checking on data supplied to the application.

A remote attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable computer with SYSTEM privileges. Failed exploit attempts may cause denial-of-service conditions.

BrightStore ARCserver Backup 11.5 is vulnerable to this issue; other versions may also be affected.