CVE-2007-3216: Multiple buffer overflows in the LGServer component of CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-3216 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting brightstor arcserve backup laptops desktops. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in the LGServer component of CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments to the (1) rxsAddNewUser, (2) rxsSetUserInfo, (3) rxsRenameUser, (4) rxsSetMessageLogSettings, (5) rxsExportData, (6) rxsSetServerOptions, (7) rxsRenameFile, (8) rxsACIManageSend, (9) rxsExportUser, (10) rxsImportUser, (11) rxsMoveUserData,

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 score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	59.2% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-06-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: broadcom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-14 22:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadcom brightstor arcserve backup laptops desktops DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.1

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 11.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops sudo apt install brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1> 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_11.1> 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.

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-3216?

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

Is CVE-2007-3216 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3216 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-2007-3216 affect?

CVE-2007-3216 affects brightstor arcserve backup laptops desktops. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple buffer overflows in the LGServer component of CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments to the (1) rxsAddNewUser, (2) r

How urgent is CVE-2007-3216?

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

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