CVE-2007-5332: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in (1) mediasvr and (2) caloggerd in CA BrightStor ARCServe BackUp v9.01

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-5332 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting brightstor arcserve backup, brightstor enterprise backup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in (1) mediasvr and (2) caloggerd in CA BrightStor ARCServe BackUp v9.01 through R11.5, and Enterprise Backup r10.5, have unknown impact and attack vectors related to memory corruption.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: 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	5.3% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-399
Published	2007-10-13
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

2007-10-13 00:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadcom brightstor arcserve backup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.01 · 10.5 · 11 · 11.1 · 11.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.01

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy brightstor-arcserve-backup || rpm -q brightstor-arcserve-backup || brightstor-arcserve-backup --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison brightstor-arcserve-backup sudo apt install brightstor-arcserve-backup=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.01> sudo apt-mark hold brightstor-arcserve-backup

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list brightstor-arcserve-backup sudo dnf downgrade brightstor-arcserve-backup-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.01> sudo dnf versionlock add brightstor-arcserve-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 brightstor enterprise backup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy brightstor-enterprise-backup || rpm -q brightstor-enterprise-backup || brightstor-enterprise-backup --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison brightstor-enterprise-backup sudo apt install brightstor-enterprise-backup=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.5> sudo apt-mark hold brightstor-enterprise-backup

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list brightstor-enterprise-backup sudo dnf downgrade brightstor-enterprise-backup-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.5> sudo dnf versionlock add brightstor-enterprise-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.

Public exploits and detection

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

Exploit-DB: Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup 11.5 - mediasvr caloggerd Denial of Service

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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-2007-5332?

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

Is CVE-2007-5332 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5332 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-2007-5332 affect?

CVE-2007-5332 affects brightstor arcserve backup, brightstor enterprise backup. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in (1) mediasvr and (2) caloggerd in CA BrightStor ARCServe BackUp v9.01 through R11.5, and Enterprise Backup r10.5, have unknown impact and attack vectors related to memory corruption.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5332?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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