CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup Tape Engine
Buffer Overflow Security Notice

CA is aware of a newly disclosed vulnerability report describing a remotely exploitable buffer overflow in the Tape Engine component of CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup. CA is currently investigating the issue. We are not presently aware of any attempts to exploit this issue. At such time as we are able to conclude our investigation and verify the reported vulnerability, CA will provide remediation.

CA recommends that customers employ best practices in securing their networks and in this case use filtering to block unauthorized access to port 6502 on hosts running the Tape Engine. Tape Engine is part of BrightStor ARCserve Backup server install. BrightStor ARCserve Backup client systems are not affected by this vulnerability.

CA customers with questions or concerns should contact CA Technical Support.