How severe is CVE-2007-5330?

CVE-2007-5330 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5330 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-2007-5330?

CVE-2007-5330 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-2007-5330?

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-2007-5330 published?

CVE-2007-5330 was published on 2007-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5330

CVE-2007-5330 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup
Published: 2007-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The cadbd RPC service in CA BrightStor ARCServe BackUp v9.01 through R11.5, and Enterprise Backup r10.5, allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in unspecified RPC procedures, and (2) trigger memory corruption related to the use of "handle" RPC arguments as pointers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5330?: The cadbd RPC service in CA BrightStor ARCServe BackUp v9.01 through R11.5, and Enterprise Backup r10.5, allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in unspecified RPC procedures, and (2) trigger memory corruption related to the use of "handle" RPC arguments as pointers.
How severe is CVE-2007-5330?: CVE-2007-5330 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5330 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-2007-5330?: CVE-2007-5330 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-2007-5330?: 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-2007-5330 published?: CVE-2007-5330 was published on 2007-10-13 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:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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