CVE-2006-6917
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server...
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Tape Engine (tapeeng.exe) via a crafted RPC request with (1) opnum 38, which is not properly handled in TAPEUTIL.dll 11.5.3884.0, or (2) opnum 37, which is not properly handled in TAPEENG.dll 11.5.3884.0.
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Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Tape Engine (tapeeng.exe) via a crafted RPC request with (1) opnum 38, which is not properly handled in TAPEUTIL.dll 11.5.3884.0, or (2) opnum 37, which is not properly handled in TAPEENG.dll 11.5.3884.0.
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CVE-2006-6917- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Tape Engine (tapeeng.exe) via a crafted RPC request with (1) opnum 38, which is not properly handled in TAPEUTIL.dll 11.5.3884.0, or (2) opnum 37, which is not properly handled in TAPEENG.dll 11.5.3884.0.
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CVE-2006-6917- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-6900 No score
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Tape Engine (tapeeng.exe) via a crafted RPC request with (1) opnum 38, which is not properly handled in TAPEUTIL.dll 11.5.3884.0, or (2) opnum 37, which is not properly handled in TAPEENG.dll 11.5.3884.0.
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EUVD-2006-6900- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-jvxp-h7qj-5726 No score
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server...
Multiple buffer overflows in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 Server before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Tape Engine (tapeeng.exe) via a crafted RPC request with (1) opnum 38, which is not properly handled in TAPEUTIL.dll 11.5.3884.0, or (2) opnum 37, which is not properly handled in TAPEENG.dll 11.5.3884.0.
- Record
GHSA-jvxp-h7qj-5726- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | CA BrightStor ARCserve - 'tapeeng.exe' Remote Buffer Overflow | 2007-01-05 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2006-6917 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Server, published December 31, 2006. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 30.2%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
References
supportconnectw.ca.com/public/storage/infodocs/basbrtapeeng-secnotice.asp
securityfocus.com/archive/1/454088/30/0/threaded
www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/newsinfo/collateral.aspx?cid=97428
lssec.com/advisories/LS-20061001.pdf
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exploit-db.com/exploits/3086
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-6917
github.com/advisories/GHSA-jvxp-h7qj-5726