Computer Associates ARCserve Backup 'caloggerd' and 'xdr' Functions Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities

BID:29283

Info

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup 'caloggerd' and 'xdr' Functions Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 29283
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-2241
CVE-2008-2242
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 19 2008 12:00AM
Updated: May 20 2008 11:24PM
Credit: An anonymous researcher working with the iDefense VCP and Damian Put working with ZDI/TippingPoint
Vulnerable: Computer Associates Server Protection Suite r2
Computer Associates Business Protection Suite for Microsoft SBS Std Ed r2
Computer Associates Business Protection Suite for Microsoft SBS Pre ed r2
Computer Associates Business Protection Suite r2
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup 11.1
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup 11.5
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup 11
Not Vulnerable: Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup r12
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup 11.5.SP4

Discussion

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup 'caloggerd' and 'xdr' Functions Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup is prone to multiple remote vulnerabilities:

- An arbitrary-file-overwrite vulnerability
- A stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit these issues to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successfully exploiting these issues will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup 'caloggerd' and 'xdr' Functions Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup 'caloggerd' and 'xdr' Functions Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities

Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for more information.


Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup 11

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup 11.1

References

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