Description: Pedram Amini has reported a vulnerability in BrightStor ARCserver Backup, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error within the handling of long messages received over the "CheyenneDS" Mailslot. This can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow by sending an overly long message.
The vulnerability has been reported in version R11.5. Prior versions may also be affected.
Do you have this product installed on your home computer? Scan using the free Personal Software Inspector. Check if a vulnerable version is installed on computers in your corporate network, scan using the Network Software Inspector.
Solution: Update to the latest version. Apply additional fixes to correct previously incomplete patches. http://supportconnect.ca.com
Provided and/or discovered by: Pedram Amini, TippingPoint Security Research Team.
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