How severe is CVE-2006-0307?

CVE-2006-0307 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0307 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0307?

CVE-2006-0307 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0307?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0307 published?

CVE-2006-0307 was published on 2006-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0307

CVE-2006-0307 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops
Published: 2006-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DM Primer in the DM Deployment Common Component in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor Mobile Backup r4.0, BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops & Desktops r11.0, r11.1, r11.1 SP1, Unicenter Remote Control 6.0, 6.0 SP1, CA Desktop Protection Suite r2, CA Server Protection Suite r2, and CA Business Protection Suite r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and log file consumption) via unspecified "unrecognized network messages" that are not properly handled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0307?: The DM Primer in the DM Deployment Common Component in Computer Associates (CA) BrightStor Mobile Backup r4.0, BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops & Desktops r11.0, r11.1, r11.1 SP1, Unicenter Remote Control 6.0, 6.0 SP1, CA Desktop Protection Suite r2, CA Server Protection Suite r2, and CA Business Protection Suite r2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and log file consumption) via unspecified "unrecognized network messages" that are not properly handled.
How severe is CVE-2006-0307?: CVE-2006-0307 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0307 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0307?: CVE-2006-0307 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0307?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0307 published?: CVE-2006-0307 was published on 2006-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops:11.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_mobile_backup:r4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:business_protection_suite:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:desktop_protection_suite:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:server_protection_suite:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:unicenter_remote_control:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:unicenter_remote_control:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:unicenter_remote_control:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:unicenter_remote_control:6.0:sp1:*:en:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:unicenter_remote_control:6.0:sp1:*:fr:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:unicenter_remote_control:6.0_build_6.0.56.3:*:*:en:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:unicenter_remote_control:6.0_build_6.0.74:*:*:de:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:unicenter_remote_control:6.0_build_6.0.74:*:*:en:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:unicenter_remote_control:6.0_build_6.0.74:*:*:fr:*:*:*:*

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