CVE-2012-1662

CVE-2012-1662 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom 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-20.

Key facts

Description

CA ARCserve Backup r12.0 through SP2, r12.5 before SP2, r15 through SP1, and r16 before SP1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service shutdown) via a crafted network request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1662?
CA ARCserve Backup r12.0 through SP2, r12.5 before SP2, r15 through SP1, and r16 before SP1 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service shutdown) via a crafted network request.
How severe is CVE-2012-1662?
CVE-2012-1662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1662 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1662?
CVE-2012-1662 affects Broadcom Arcserve Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1662?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1662 published?
CVE-2012-1662 was published on 2012-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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