How severe is CVE-2010-3984?

CVE-2010-3984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-3984 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3984?

CVE-2010-3984 primarily affects Ca Arcserve Replication And High Availability. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3984?

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-2010-3984 published?

CVE-2010-3984 was published on 2011-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3984

CVE-2010-3984 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ca Arcserve Replication And High Availability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ca Arcserve Replication And High Availability
Published: 2011-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in mng_core_com.dll in CA XOsoft Replication r12.0 SP1 and r12.5 SP2 rollup, CA XOsoft High Availability r12.0 SP1 and r12.5 SP2 rollup, CA XOsoft Content Distribution r12.0 SP1 and r12.5 SP2 rollup, and CA ARCserve Replication and High Availability (RHA) r15.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted create_session_bab operation in a SOAP request to xosoapapi.asmx.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3984?: Buffer overflow in mng_core_com.dll in CA XOsoft Replication r12.0 SP1 and r12.5 SP2 rollup, CA XOsoft High Availability r12.0 SP1 and r12.5 SP2 rollup, CA XOsoft Content Distribution r12.0 SP1 and r12.5 SP2 rollup, and CA ARCserve Replication and High Availability (RHA) r15.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted create_session_bab operation in a SOAP request to xosoapapi.asmx.
How severe is CVE-2010-3984?: CVE-2010-3984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-3984 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3984?: CVE-2010-3984 primarily affects Ca Arcserve Replication And High Availability. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3984?: 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-2010-3984 published?: CVE-2010-3984 was published on 2011-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ca:arcserve_replication_and_high_availability:r15.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:xosoft_content_distribution:r12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:xosoft_content_distribution:r12.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:xosoft_high_availability:r12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:xosoft_high_availability:r12.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:xosoft_replication:r12.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ca:xosoft_replication:r12.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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