HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-3825
CRITICAL

CVE-2007-3825

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 18, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the RPC implementation in alert.exe before 8.0.255.0 in CA (formerly Computer Associates) Alert Notification Server, as used in Threat Manager for the Enterprise, Protection Suites, certain BrightStor ARCserve products, and BrightStor Enterprise Backup, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending certain data to unspecified RPC procedures.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-3825 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

broadcom3 product(s)
alert notification serverbrightstor arcserve backupbrightstor enterprise backup
ca5 product(s)
anti-virus for the enterprisebrightstor arcserve backupbrightstor arcserve clientprotection suitesthreat manager
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26088
PATCHhttp://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/caantivirus-secnotice.asp
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/26088
PATCHhttp://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/caantivirus-secnotice.asp
ADVISORYhttp://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=561
ADVISORYhttp://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=561

All References (22)

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http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=561Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26088Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/caantivirus-secnotice.aspPatch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24947
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018402
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018403
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018404
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018405
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018406
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2559
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35467
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http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=561Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/26088Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/caantivirus-secnotice.aspPatch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24947

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-3825
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 18, 2007

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2007-3825 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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