CVE-2006-5142

CVE-2006-5142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 client and server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long messages to the CheyenneDS Mailslot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5142?
Stack-based buffer overflow in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5 client and server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long messages to the CheyenneDS Mailslot.
How severe is CVE-2006-5142?
CVE-2006-5142 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5142 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5142?
CVE-2006-5142 affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5142?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5142 published?
CVE-2006-5142 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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