CVE-2007-5006: broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops Improper Authentication
CVSS: 10.0v2.0HighModified
Published 01-10-2007Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2007-5006 is a high (CVSS 10.0) Improper Authentication vulnerability in broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops. EPSS estimates a 21.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
21.18%
0%100%
High · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-10-2007PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Multiple command handlers in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5 do not verify if a peer is authenticated, which allows remote attackers to add and delete users, and start client restores.
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
21.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 21.18% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score21.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Broadcom2 products
- brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops4.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1:sp1 | 11.5
- desktop_management_suite11.0 | 11.1 | 11.2
Ca1 product
2 vendors · 3 products
References
8 links- labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=598Third Party AdvisoryX Refsource IDEFENSE
- supportconnectw.ca.com/public/sams/lifeguard/infodocs/caarcservebld-securitynotice.aspX Refsource CONFIRMPatch