CVE-1999-1049: broadcom arcserve_backup
CVSS: 10.0v2.0HighModified
Published 12-09-2001Last modified 01-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-1999-1049 is a high (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in broadcom arcserve_backup. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.75%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-09-2001PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 01-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
ARCserve NT agents use weak encryption (XOR) for passwords, which allows remote attackers to sniff the authentication request to port 6050 and decrypt the password.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.75%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
77%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.75% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score1.75%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Broadcom1 product
- arcserve_backup≤ 6.5
1 vendor · 1 product