CVE-2008-1472

CVE-2008-1472 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Computer Associates Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Computer Associates Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops
• Published: 2008-03-24
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ListCtrl ActiveX Control (ListCtrl.ocx), as used in multiple CA products including BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5, Desktop Management Suite r11.1 through r11.2, and Unicenter products r11.1 through r11.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via a long argument to the AddColumn method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1472?

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ListCtrl ActiveX Control (ListCtrl.ocx), as used in multiple CA products including BrightStor ARCserve Backup R11.5, Desktop Management Suite r11.1 through r11.2, and Unicenter products r11.1 through r11.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via a long argument to the AddColumn method.

How severe is CVE-2008-1472?

CVE-2008-1472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1472?

CVE-2008-1472 primarily affects Computer Associates Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1472?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1472 published?

CVE-2008-1472 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2008/3/28.aspx
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29408
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489893/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490263/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28268
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019617
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0902/references
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41225
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5264

Affected products (30)

• cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:brightstor_arcserve_backup_laptops_desktops:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_management_suite:r11.1:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_management_suite:r11.1:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_management_suite:r11.1:ga:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_management_suite:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_dsm_r11_list_control_atx:11.2.3.1895:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:asset_management:r11.1:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:asset_management:r11.1:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:asset_management:r11.1:ga:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:asset_management:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:asset_management:r11.2:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:asset_management:r11.2:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:desktop_management_bundle:r11.1:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:desktop_management_bundle:r11.1:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:desktop_management_bundle:r11.1:ga:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:desktop_management_bundle:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:desktop_management_bundle:r11.2:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:desktop_management_bundle:r11.2:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:remote_control:r11.1:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:remote_control:r11.1:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:remote_control:r11.1:ga:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:remote_control:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:remote_control:r11.2:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:remote_control:r11.2:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:software_delivery:r11.1:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:software_delivery:r11.1:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:software_delivery:r11.1:ga:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:software_delivery:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:software_delivery:r11.2:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:unicenter:software_delivery:r11.2:c1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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