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CVE-2007-0449: Multiple buffer overflows in LGSERVER.EXE in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 thro

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CVE-2007-0449 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting brightstor arcserve backup laptops desktops, brightstor mobile backup, business protection suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
  • Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance79.8% (top 1%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-119
Published2007-01-23
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: broadcom

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Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

broadcom brightstor arcserve backup laptops desktops DOWNGRADE
Affected: 11.0 · 11.1 · 11.1 sp1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops || rpm -q brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops || brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops sudo apt install brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo apt-mark hold brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops sudo dnf downgrade brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
broadcom brightstor mobile backup DOWNGRADE
Affected: r4.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before r4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy brightstor-mobile-backup || rpm -q brightstor-mobile-backup || brightstor-mobile-backup --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before r4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison brightstor-mobile-backup sudo apt install brightstor-mobile-backup=<VERSION_BEFORE_r4.0> sudo apt-mark hold brightstor-mobile-backup
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list brightstor-mobile-backup sudo dnf downgrade brightstor-mobile-backup-<VERSION_BEFORE_r4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add brightstor-mobile-backup
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
broadcom business protection suite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy business-protection-suite || rpm -q business-protection-suite || business-protection-suite --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison business-protection-suite sudo apt install business-protection-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold business-protection-suite
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list business-protection-suite sudo dnf downgrade business-protection-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add business-protection-suite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
broadcom desktop management suite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 11.0 · 11.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy desktop-management-suite || rpm -q desktop-management-suite || desktop-management-suite --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison desktop-management-suite sudo apt install desktop-management-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo apt-mark hold desktop-management-suite
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list desktop-management-suite sudo dnf downgrade desktop-management-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add desktop-management-suite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
broadcom desktop protection suite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy desktop-protection-suite || rpm -q desktop-protection-suite || desktop-protection-suite --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison desktop-protection-suite sudo apt install desktop-protection-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold desktop-protection-suite
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list desktop-protection-suite sudo dnf downgrade desktop-protection-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add desktop-protection-suite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0449?

brightstor arcserve backup laptops desktops: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; brightstor mobile backup: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; business protection suite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0449 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0449 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0449 affect?

CVE-2007-0449 affects brightstor arcserve backup laptops desktops, brightstor mobile backup, business protection suite. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). 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 al

How urgent is CVE-2007-0449?

Priority 65/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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