CVE-2012-2971 json
The server in CA ARCserve Backup r12.5, r15, and r16 on Windows does not properly process RPC requests, which allows remote attackers to ex…
published 2012-10-20 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-2949
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.1%
- EPSS 4.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 90%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The server in CA ARCserve Backup r12.5, r15, and r16 on Windows does not properly process RPC requests, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted request.
Exploit prediction
4.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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seclists.org
/fulldisclosure/2013/Jan/86
mailing-list
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osvdb.org
/86416
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/51012
third-party-advisory
- support.ca.com /irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=%7BF9EEA31E-8089-423E-B746-41B5C9DD2AC1%7D
- packetstormsecurity.com /files/119543/Security-Notice-For-CA-ARCserve-Backup.html
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/79476
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-2971
- NVD CVE-2012-2971
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