# CVE-2006-6917: Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2007-01-11 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Tape Engine (tapeeng.exe) via a crafted RPC request with (1) opnum 38, which is not properly handled in TAPEUTIL.dll 11.5.3884.0, or (2) opnum 37, which is not properly handled in TAPEENG.dll 11.5.3884.0.

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## References

- http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/storage/infodocs/basbrtapeeng-secnotice.asp
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454088/30/0/threaded
- http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/newsinfo/collateral.aspx?cid=97428
- http://www.lssec.com/advisories/LS-20061001.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456711
- http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=34959
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454094/30/360/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456428/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453930/30/390/threaded
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3086
- http://www.lssec.com/advisories/LS-20060908.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453933/30/420/threaded

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