How severe is CVE-2008-3175?

CVE-2008-3175 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3175 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-2008-3175?

CVE-2008-3175 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3175?

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-2008-3175 published?

CVE-2008-3175 was published on 2008-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3175

CVE-2008-3175 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 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup
Published: 2008-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer underflow in rxRPC.dll in the LGServer service in the server in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops 11.0 through 11.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted message that triggers a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3175?: Integer underflow in rxRPC.dll in the LGServer service in the server in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops 11.0 through 11.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted message that triggers a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2008-3175?: CVE-2008-3175 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3175 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-2008-3175?: CVE-2008-3175 primarily affects Broadcom Brightstor Arcserve Backup. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3175?: 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-2008-3175 published?: CVE-2008-3175 was published on 2008-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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:desktop_management_suite:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:desktop_management_suite:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup_for_laptops_and_desktops:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup_for_laptops_and_desktops:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup_for_laptops_and_desktops:11.1:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup_for_laptops_and_desktops:11.1:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_backup_for_laptops_and_desktops:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:brightstor_arcserve_backup:11.1:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:protection_suites:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:protection_suites:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:protection_suites:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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