CVE-2007-0449
CriticalPublic exploitMultiple buffer overflows in LGSERVER.EXE in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.1 SP1, Mobile Backup r4.0, Desktop and Business Protection Suite r2, and Desktop Management Suite (DMS) r11.0 and r11.1 allow remote attackers to execute…
Published Jan 23, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-0449 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops (Broadcom), Brightstor Mobile Backup (Broadcom), Business Protection Suite (Broadcom) and 2 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 79% 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
79%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple buffer overflows in LGSERVER.EXE in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.1 SP1, Mobile Backup r4.0, Desktop and Business Protection Suite r2, and Desktop Management Suite (DMS) r11.0 and r11.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets to TCP port (1) 1900 or (2) 2200.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops DesktopsBroadcom | 11.0, 11.1, 11.1-sp1 | n/a |
| Brightstor Mobile BackupBroadcom | r4.0 | n/a |
| Business Protection SuiteBroadcom | 2.0 | n/a |
| Desktop Management SuiteBroadcom | 11.0, 11.1 | n/a |
| Desktop Protection SuiteBroadcom | 2.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 23, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryADV-2007-0314
- patch23897
- patchhttp://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/sams/lifeguard/infodocs/babldimpsec-notice.asp
- exploitMSF lgserver.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16400
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple buffer overflows in LGSERVER.EXE in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.1 SP1, Mobile Backup r4.0, Desktop and Business Protection Suite r2, and Desktop Management Suite (DMS) r11.0 and r11.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets to TCP port…
Affected: Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops (Broadcom) versions 11.0, 11.1, 11.1-sp1; Brightstor Mobile Backup (Broadcom) versions r4.0; Business Protection Suite (Broadcom) versions 2.0, among others. 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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