Computer Associates ARCserve Backup 'LDBServer' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:32764

Info

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup 'LDBServer' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 32764
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-5415
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 10 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 12 2008 03:51AM
Credit: Dyon Balding of Secunia Research
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 for Windows 11.5
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup for Windows 11.1
Computer Associates BrightStor ARCServe Backup r12.0 Windows
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup 'LDBServer' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges, completely compromising affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the affected 'LDBserver' service.

Exploit / POC

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup 'LDBServer' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 'LDBServer' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released patches to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.

References

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup 'LDBServer' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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