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CVE-2007-5003: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and D

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CVE-2007-5003 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting brightstor arcserve backup laptops desktops, desktop management suite, protection suites. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password to the rxrLogin command in rxRPC.dll, or a long (3) username argument to the GetUserInfo function.

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 chance67.2% (top 1%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-119
Published2007-10-01
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: broadcom · ca

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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: 4.0 · 11.0 · 11.1 · 11.1 sp1 · 11.5
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0
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 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops sudo apt install brightstor-arcserve-backup-laptops-desktops=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> 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_4.0> 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 desktop management suite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 11.0 · 11.1 · 11.2
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.
ca protection suites DOWNGRADE
Affected: r2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before r2
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy protection-suites || rpm -q protection-suites || protection-suites --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before r2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison protection-suites sudo apt install protection-suites=<VERSION_BEFORE_r2> sudo apt-mark hold protection-suites
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list protection-suites sudo dnf downgrade protection-suites-<VERSION_BEFORE_r2> sudo dnf versionlock add protection-suites
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-2007-5003?

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

Is CVE-2007-5003 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5003 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-2007-5003 affect?

CVE-2007-5003 affects brightstor arcserve backup laptops desktops, desktop management suite, protection suites. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) password to the rxrLog

How urgent is CVE-2007-5003?

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

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