CVE-2006-5172

Name: CVE-2006-5172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-01-16T20:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the RPC interface in Mediasvr.exe in Computer Associates (CA) Brightstor ARCserve Backup 9.01 through 11.5, Enterprise Backup 10.5, and CA Protection Suites r2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SUNRPC packets, aka the "Mediasvr.exe String Handling Overflow," a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5171.. EPSS estimates a 14.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the RPC interface in Mediasvr.exe in Computer Associates (CA) Brightstor ARCserve Backup 9.01 through 11.5, Enterprise Backup 10.5, and CA Protection Suites r2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SUNRPC packets, aka the "Mediasvr.exe String Handling Overflow," a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5171.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.88%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Brightstor Arcserve Backup	<= 11.5
Broadcom	Brightstor Arcserve Backup	9.01
Broadcom	Brightstor Enterprise Backup	10.5
Ca	Protection Suites	r2

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5172?

How severe is CVE-2006-5172?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5172?

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Source: NVD / NIST