CVE-2007-3825
CVE-2007-3825 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Alert Notification Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Broadcom Alert Notification Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the RPC implementation in alert.exe before 8.0.255.0 in CA (formerly Computer Associates) Alert Notification Server, as used in Threat Manager for the Enterprise, Protection Suites, certain BrightStor ARCserve products, and BrightStor Enterprise Backup, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending certain data to unspecified RPC procedures.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3825?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the RPC implementation in alert.exe before 8.0.255.0 in CA (formerly Computer Associates) Alert Notification Server, as used in Threat Manager for the Enterprise, Protection Suites, certain BrightStor ARCserve products, and BrightStor Enterprise Backup, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending certain data to unspecified RPC procedures.
- How severe is CVE-2007-3825?
- CVE-2007-3825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3825 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3825?
- CVE-2007-3825 primarily affects Broadcom Alert Notification Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3825?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-3825 published?
- CVE-2007-3825 was published on 2007-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=561
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26088
- http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/caantivirus-secnotice.asp
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24947
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018402
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018403
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018404
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018405
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018406
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2559
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35467
Affected products (10)
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:alert_notification_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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_enterprise_backup:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:anti-virus_for_the_enterprise:8:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_client:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:protection_suites:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:threat_manager:8:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*