# CVE-2006-5142: Stack-based buffer overflow in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 client and server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via l

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-10-06 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29365
- http://www.tippingpoint.com/security/advisories/TSRT-06-12.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20364
- http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=34694
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447853/100/100/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3930
- http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/blogs/posting.aspx?pid=93775&id=90744
- http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/blogs/posting.aspx?pid=94397&id=90744
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22283
- http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/storage/infodocs/basbr-secnotice.asp
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447839/100/100/threaded

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