A remote overflow exists in Arkeia Backup Client. The application fails to perform proper bounds checking when processing packets marked as 'type 77' resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted type 77 request to port 617 (tcp), a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Public,
Exploit Commercial
Solution
Upgrade to version 5.1.21, 5.2.28, 5.3.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Restrict access to the service.