How severe is CVE-2007-1785?

CVE-2007-1785 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-1785 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1785?

CVE-2007-1785 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1785?

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-2007-1785 published?

CVE-2007-1785 was published on 2007-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1785

CVE-2007-1785 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup
Published: 2007-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The RPC service in mediasvr.exe in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup 11.5 SP2 build 4237 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted xdr_handle_t data in RPC packets, which is used in calculating an address for a function call, as demonstrated using the 191 (0xbf) RPC request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1785?: The RPC service in mediasvr.exe in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup 11.5 SP2 build 4237 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted xdr_handle_t data in RPC packets, which is used in calculating an address for a function call, as demonstrated using the 191 (0xbf) RPC request.
How severe is CVE-2007-1785?: CVE-2007-1785 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1785 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1785?: CVE-2007-1785 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1785?: 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-2007-1785 published?: CVE-2007-1785 was published on 2007-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:9.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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