CVE-2008-4397
CWE-20Published: October 14, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the RPC interface (asdbapi.dll) in CA ARCserve Backup (formerly BrightStor ARCserve Backup) r11.1 through r12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .. (dot dot) in an RPC call with opnum 0x10A.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-4397 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.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-4397. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-4397 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts