CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops Server NetBackup service code execution

ca-arcserverbackup-netbackup-code-execution (41642) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops Server could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper verification of file uploads by the NetBackup service. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code on the system with SYSTEM level privileges.

*CVSS:

Base Score: 10
  Access Vector: Network
  Access Complexity: Low
  Authentication: None
  Confidentiality Impact: Complete
  Integrity Impact: Complete
  Availability Impact: Complete
 
Temporal Score: 7.4
  Exploitability: Unproven
  Remediation Level: Official-Fix
  Report Confidence: Confirmed

Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Refer to CA Security Advisory Vulnerability ID:173105 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

References:

  • CA Security Advisory Vulnerability ID:173105: Security Notice for CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops Server and CA Desktop Management Suite.
  • BID-28616: Computer Associates ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2008-1329: Unspecified vulnerability in the NetBackup service in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5, and Suite 11.1 and 11.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, related to insufficient verification of file uploads.
  • SECTRACK ID: 1019788: CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops Bugs in LGServer and NetBackup Service Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-1104: CA Products LGServer and NetBackup Multiple Vulnerabilities

Platforms Affected:

  • CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup Laptops Desktops 11.0
  • CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup Laptops Desktops 11.1 SP1
  • CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup Laptops Desktops 11.1 SP2
  • CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup Laptops Desktops 11.1
  • CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup Laptops Desktops 11.5
  • CA Desktop Management Suite 11.1
  • CA Desktop Management Suite 11.2 localized
  • CA Desktop Management Suite 11.2 en

Reported:

Apr 03, 2008

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