Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Oct 20, 2012· Updated Apr 29, 2026

CVE-2012-2971

Description

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.

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.

References

osvdb.org/86416nvd
packetstormsecurity.com/files/119543/Security-Notice-For-CA-ARCserve-Backup.htmlnvd
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Jan/86nvd
secunia.com/advisories/51012nvd
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79476nvd
support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontentnvd

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