CVE-2008-2242

HighCVSS 7.5/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.5/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 21, 2008
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2008-2242: High severity, CVSS 7.5 | Vulnix