CVE-2008-1472: computer_associates brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2008-1472 is a high (CVSS 9.3) vulnerability in computer_associates brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops. EPSS estimates a 40.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 4 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 24-03-2008
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ListCtrl ActiveX Control (ListCtrl.ocx), as used in multiple CA products including BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5, Desktop Management Suite r11.1 through r11.2, and Unicenter products r11.1 through r11.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via a long argument to the AddColumn method.

• CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.