CVE-2006-0306

Name: CVE-2006-0306
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-01-19T00:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0306 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DM Primer (dmprimer.exe) in the DM Deployment Common Component in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor Mobile Backup r4.0, BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops & Desktops r11.0, r11.1, r11.1 SP1, Unicenter Remote Control 6.0, 6.0 SP1, CA Desktop Protection Suite r2, CA Server Protection Suite r2, and CA Business Protection Suite r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or application hang) via a large network packet, which causes a WSAEMESGSIZE error code that is not handled, leading to a thread exit.. EPSS estimates a 12.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DM Primer (dmprimer.exe) in the DM Deployment Common Component in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor Mobile Backup r4.0, BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops & Desktops r11.0, r11.1, r11.1 SP1, Unicenter Remote Control 6.0, 6.0 SP1, CA Desktop Protection Suite r2, CA Server Protection Suite r2, and CA Business Protection Suite r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or application hang) via a large network packet, which causes a WSAEMESGSIZE error code that is not handled, leading to a thread exit.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.48%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Broadcom	Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops	11.0	—
Broadcom	Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops	11.1	—
Broadcom	Brightstor Mobile Backup	r4.0	—
Broadcom	Business Protection Suite	2.0	—
Broadcom	Desktop Protection Suite	2.0	—
Broadcom	Server Protection Suite	2	—
Broadcom	Unicenter Remote Control	5.2	—
Broadcom	Unicenter Remote Control	6.0	—
Ca	Unicenter Remote Control	6.0	Sp1
Ca	Unicenter Remote Control	6.0_build_6.0.56.3	—
Ca	Unicenter Remote Control	6.0_build_6.0.74	—

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/18531Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015504
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/dmdeploysecurity_notice.aspVendor Advisory
http://www.designfolks.com.au/karma/DMPrimer/Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.osvdb.org/22529
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422381/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16276Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0236Vendor Advisory
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=33756Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18531Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015504
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/dmdeploysecurity_notice.aspVendor Advisory
http://www.designfolks.com.au/karma/DMPrimer/Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.osvdb.org/22529
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422381/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16276Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0236Vendor Advisory
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=33756Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0306?

How severe is CVE-2006-0306?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0306 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0306?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST