How severe is CVE-2008-1979?

CVE-2008-1979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1979?

CVE-2008-1979 affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1979?

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

When was CVE-2008-1979 published?

CVE-2008-1979 was published on 2008-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1979

CVE-2008-1979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup
Published: 2008-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Discovery Service (casdscvc) in CA ARCserve Backup 12.0.5454.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a packet with a large integer value used in an increment to TCP port 41523, which triggers a buffer over-read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1979?: The Discovery Service (casdscvc) in CA ARCserve Backup 12.0.5454.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a packet with a large integer value used in an increment to TCP port 41523, which triggers a buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2008-1979?: CVE-2008-1979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1979?: CVE-2008-1979 affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1979 published?: CVE-2008-1979 was published on 2008-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brightstor_arcserve_backup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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