Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2006-6379?

Affected: Brightstor Arcserve Backup (Broadcom) versions 11, 11.1, 11.5, 11.5-sp1, 9.01; Brightstor Enterprise Backup (Broadcom) versions 10.5; Server Protection Suite (Broadcom) versions 2. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2006-6379 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2006-6379 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2006-6379?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2006-6379?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2006-6379 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2006-6379Server Protection Suite Vulnerability

Buffer overflow in the BrightStor Backup Discovery Service in multiple CA products, including ARCserve Backup r11.5 SP1 and earlier, ARCserve Backup 9.01 up to 11.1, Enterprise Backup 10.5, and CA Server Protection Suite r2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via…

Published Dec 10, 2006 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2006-6379 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Brightstor Arcserve Backup (Broadcom), Brightstor Enterprise Backup (Broadcom), Server Protection Suite (Broadcom).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

21%

Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

36/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisoryhttp://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/storage/infodocs/babsecurity-notice.asp
advisory21502

Description

Affected Products

7 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Brightstor Arcserve BackupBroadcom	11, 11.1, 11.5, 11.5-sp1, 9.01	n/a
Brightstor Enterprise BackupBroadcom	10.5	n/a
Server Protection SuiteBroadcom	2	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 10, 2006
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

References

advisorysupportconnectw.ca.com · babsecurity-notice.asp
advisory21502
exploitExploitDB-1132
other2010
other1017356

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Buffer overflow in the BrightStor Backup Discovery Service in multiple CA products, including ARCserve Backup r11.5 SP1 and earlier, ARCserve Backup 9.01 up to 11.1, Enterprise Backup 10.5, and CA Server Protection Suite r2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Affected: Brightstor Arcserve Backup (Broadcom) versions 11, 11.1, 11.5, 11.5-sp1, 9.01; Brightstor Enterprise Backup (Broadcom) versions 10.5; Server Protection Suite (Broadcom) versions 2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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