CVE-2008-1786: Code Injection
First published: Wed Apr 16 2008(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops | =r11.5 | |
| CA Desktop and Server Management | =r11.1 | |
| CA Desktop and Server Management | =r11.2 | |
| CA Desktop and Server Management | =r11.2a | |
| CA Desktop and Server Management | =r11.2c1 | |
| CA Desktop and Server Management | =r11.2c2 | |
| Broadcom Desktop Management Suite | =r11.2 | |
| Broadcom Desktop Management Suite | =r11.2a | |
| Broadcom Desktop Management Suite | =r11.2c1 | |
| Broadcom Desktop Management Suite | =r11.2c2 | |
| CA Unicenter DSM Agent | =r11.1 | |
| CA Unicenter DSM Agent | =r11.2 | |
| CA Unicenter DSM Agent | =r11.2a | |
| CA Unicenter DSM Agent | =r11.2c1 | |
| CA Unicenter DSM Agent | =r11.2c2 | |
| Unicenter Desktop Management Bundle | =r11.1 | |
| Unicenter Desktop Management Bundle | =r11.2 | |
| Unicenter Desktop Management Bundle | =r11.2a | |
| Unicenter Desktop Management Bundle | =r11.2c1 | |
| Unicenter Desktop Management Bundle | =r11.2c2 | |
| CA Unicenter Remote Control | =r11.1 | |
| CA Unicenter Remote Control | =r11.2 | |
| CA Unicenter Remote Control | =r11.2a | |
| CA Unicenter Remote Control | =r11.2c1 | |
| CA Unicenter Remote Control | =r11.2c2 | |
| Broadcom Unicenter Service Delivery | =r11.1 | |
| Broadcom Unicenter Service Delivery | =r11.2 | |
| Broadcom Unicenter Service Delivery | =r11.2a | |
| Broadcom Unicenter Service Delivery | =r11.2c1 | |
| Broadcom Unicenter Service Delivery | =r11.2c2 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=174256
- http://community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2008/04/16/ca-dsm-gui-cm-ctrls-activex-control-vulnerability.aspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28809
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019872
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29837
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/684883
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1249/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41853
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490959/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1786?
CVE-2008-1786 has a severe impact due to the potential for remote code execution through the affected ActiveX control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1786?
To fix CVE-2008-1786, update the affected CA products to their latest patches provided by Broadcom.
Which CA products are affected by CVE-2008-1786?
CVE-2008-1786 affects multiple CA products including BrightStor ARCServe Backup, Desktop Management Suite, and Unicenter Software Delivery, among others.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2008-1786?
The risk associated with CVE-2008-1786 includes unauthorized access and execution of potentially harmful code on vulnerable systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-1786?
A possible workaround for CVE-2008-1786 is to disable the ActiveX control in Internet Explorer until an update can be applied.
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- canonical/ca arcserve backup for laptops and desktops
- version/ca arcserve backup for laptops and desktops/r11.5
- canonical/ca desktop and server management
- version/ca desktop and server management/r11.1
- version/ca desktop and server management/r11.2
- version/ca desktop and server management/r11.2a
- version/ca desktop and server management/r11.2c1
- version/ca desktop and server management/r11.2c2
- canonical/broadcom desktop management suite
- version/broadcom desktop management suite/r11.2
- version/broadcom desktop management suite/r11.2a
- version/broadcom desktop management suite/r11.2c1
- version/broadcom desktop management suite/r11.2c2
- canonical/ca unicenter dsm agent
- version/ca unicenter dsm agent/r11.1
- version/ca unicenter dsm agent/r11.2
- version/ca unicenter dsm agent/r11.2a
- version/ca unicenter dsm agent/r11.2c1
- version/ca unicenter dsm agent/r11.2c2
- canonical/unicenter desktop management bundle
- version/unicenter desktop management bundle/r11.1
- version/unicenter desktop management bundle/r11.2
- version/unicenter desktop management bundle/r11.2a
- version/unicenter desktop management bundle/r11.2c1
- version/unicenter desktop management bundle/r11.2c2
- canonical/ca unicenter remote control
- version/ca unicenter remote control/r11.1
- version/ca unicenter remote control/r11.2
- version/ca unicenter remote control/r11.2a
- version/ca unicenter remote control/r11.2c1
- version/ca unicenter remote control/r11.2c2
- canonical/broadcom unicenter service delivery
- version/broadcom unicenter service delivery/r11.1
- version/broadcom unicenter service delivery/r11.2
- version/broadcom unicenter service delivery/r11.2a
- version/broadcom unicenter service delivery/r11.2c1
- version/broadcom unicenter service delivery/r11.2c2