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CVE-2008-1979

MediumPublished

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...

Published: Apr 27, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 24, 2008

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

3.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 89.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup Discovery Service Remote - Denial of ServiceExploit
Luigi Auriemma · windows · Apr 24, 2008

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