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CVE-2007-5006: Multiple command handlers in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.

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CVE-2007-5006 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 command handlers in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5 do not verify if a peer is authenticated, which allows remote attackers to add and delete users, and start client restores.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance21.2% (top 2%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-287
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.
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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-2007-5006?

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-2007-5006 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5006 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-2007-5006 affect?

CVE-2007-5006 affects brightstor arcserve backup laptops desktops, desktop management suite, protection suites. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple command handlers in CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5 do not verify if a peer is authenticated, which allows remote attackers to add and delete users, and start client

How urgent is CVE-2007-5006?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

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