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CVE-2008-1472

9.3 · HIGH

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,…

Published Mar 24, 2008computer_associatesCWE-119EPSS 39.01%

Overview

CVE-2008-1472 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting computer_associates brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops. It was published on March 24, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from computer_associates. Update brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refcommunity.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2008/3/28.aspxRefsecunia.com/advisories/29408Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489893/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490263/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28268Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019617Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0902/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41225Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5264Refcommunity.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2008/3/28.aspx

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1472?

CVE-2008-1472 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting computer_associates brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops. It was published on March 24, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1472?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1472?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from computer_associates. Update brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-1472?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1472 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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