CVE-2006-5142 in the critical feed json
Stack-based buffer overflow in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 client and server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via…
published 2006-10-06 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-5127
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 13.8%
- EPSS 13.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 client and server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long messages to the CheyenneDS Mailslot.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
13.83% 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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tippingpoint.com
/security/advisories/TSRT-06-12.html
patch, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/3930
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/22283
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/29365
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/20364
vdb-entry
- www3.ca.com /securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=34694
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/447853/100/100/threaded
mailing-list
- www3.ca.com /securityadvisor/blogs/posting.aspx?pid=93775&id=90744
- www3.ca.com /securityadvisor/blogs/posting.aspx?pid=94397&id=90744
- supportconnectw.ca.com /public/storage/infodocs/basbr-secnotice.asp
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/447839/100/100/threaded
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-5142
- NVD CVE-2006-5142
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