Computer Associates ARCserve Backup Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

BID:56116

Info

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 56116
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2012-2971
CVE-2012-2972
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 18 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 15 2013 11:40AM
Credit: Computer Associates and Matteo Memelli of Offensive Security.
Vulnerable: Computer Associates ARCserve Backup r16 SP1
Computer Associates ARCserve Backup R16
Computer Associates ARCserve Backup r15
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability and a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting these issues allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges or cause denial-of-service conditions, resulting in a complete compromise of the affected computer; other attacks are also possible.

The following products are vulnerable:

ARCserve Backup for Windows r12.5
ARCserve Backup for Windows r15
ARCserve Backup for Windows r16
ARCserve Backup for Windows r16 SP1

Exploit / POC

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service 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 Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please contact the vendor for more information.

References

Computer Associates ARCserve Backup Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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