UNKNOWN CVSS 10.0
Published: 2007-06-14

CVE-2007-3216

broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops Security Advisory (CVE-2007-3216)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-3216 impacting broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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, (12) rxsUseLicenseIni, (13) rxsLicGetSiteId, (14) rxsGetLogFileNames, (15) rxsGetBackupLog, (16) rxsBackupComplete, (17) rxsSetDataProtectionSecurityData, (18) rxsSetDefaultConfigName, (19) rxsGetMessageLogSettings, (20) rxsHWDiskGetTotal, (21) rxsHWDiskGetFree, (22) rxsGetSubDirs, (23) rxsGetServerDBPathName, (24) rxsSetServerOptions, (25) rxsDeleteFile, (26) rxsACIManageSend, (27) rxcReadBackupSetList, (28) rxcWriteConfigInfo, (29) rxcSetAssetManagement, (30) rxcWriteFileListForRestore, (31) rxcReadSaveSetProfile, (32) rxcInitSaveSetProfile, (33) rxcAddSaveSetNextAppList, (34) rxcAddSaveSetNextFilesPathList, (35) rxcAddNextBackupSetIncWildCard, (36) rxcGetRevisions, (37) rxrAddMovedUser, (38) rxrSetClientVersion, or (39) rxsSetDataGrowthScheduleAndFilter commands.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product broadcom / brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops
Affected Versions 11.1
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-3216 impacting broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-3216.yaml
id: cve-2007-3216

info:
  name: broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-3216 affecting broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops.
    Evaluation: Multiple buffer overflows in the LGServer component of CA (Computer Associates) BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.1 allow remote...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-3216
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2007-3216
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2007-3216,broadcom,brightstor_arcserve_backu,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-3216.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-3216
# Target: broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-3216 (broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops scope (11.1).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-3216.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-3216
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install brightstor_arcserve_backu 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade brightstor_arcserve_backu 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update brightstor_arcserve_backu

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i brightstor_arcserve_backu 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i brightstor_arcserve_backu

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-3216 in broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update broadcom brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-3216?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-3216?

CVE-2007-3216 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-3216
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor broadcom
Product brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops
Published 2007-06-14
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C