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CVE-2008-1979

UnknownEPSS 3.63%

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CVE-2008-1979 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Discovery Service (casdscvc) in CA ARCserve Backup 12.0.5454.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a packet with a large integer value used in an increment to TCP port 41523, which triggers a buffer over-read.. EPSS estimates a 3.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Discovery Service (casdscvc) in CA ARCserve Backup 12.0.5454.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a packet with a large integer value used in an increment to TCP port 41523, which triggers a buffer over-read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.63%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BroadcomBrightstor Arcserve Backup<= 12.0.5454.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1979?
The Discovery Service (casdscvc) in CA ARCserve Backup 12.0.5454.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a packet with a large integer value used in an increment to TCP port 41523, which triggers a buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2008-1979?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1979 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1979?
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