CVE-2008-2242 in the critical feed json
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 ex…
published 2008-05-21 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2239
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 14.7%
- EPSS 14.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
14.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29283
vdb-entry, patch
- zerodayinitiative.com /advisories/ZDI-08-026/
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secunia.com
/advisories/30300
third-party-advisory
- support.ca.com /irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=176798
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/492291/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1573/references
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1020044
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42527
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/492274/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2242
- NVD CVE-2008-2242
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