CVE-2008-1786: computer_associates arcserve_backup_laptops_and_desktops Code Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2008-1786 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Code Injection vulnerability in computer_associates arcserve_backup_laptops_and_desktops. EPSS estimates a 6.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 16-04-2008
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The DSM gui_cm_ctrls ActiveX control (gui_cm_ctrls.ocx), as used in multiple CA products including BrightStor ARCServe Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.5, Desktop Management Suite r11.1 through r11.2 C2; Unicenter r11.1 through r11.2 C2; and Desktop and Server Management r11.1 through r11.2 C2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted function arguments.

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.