CVE-2008-1786 describes a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the DSM gui_cm_ctrls ActiveX control (gui_cm_ctrls.ocx) found in several CA products, including BrightStor ARCServe Backup for Laptops and Desktops, Desktop Management Suite, and Unicenter. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying specially crafted function arguments. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical) and a FAUCET Risk Score of 96/100, the potential impact is complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
r11.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:arcserve_backup_laptops_and_desktops:r11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
r11.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_and_server_management:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
r11.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_and_server_management:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
r11.2aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_and_server_management:r11.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
r11.2c1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_and_server_management:r11.2c1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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