How severe is CVE-2008-1786?

CVE-2008-1786 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1786 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1786?

CVE-2008-1786 primarily affects Computer Associates Arcserve Backup Laptops And 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-2008-1786?

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-2008-1786 published?

CVE-2008-1786 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1786

CVE-2008-1786 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Computer Associates Arcserve Backup Laptops And Desktops with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Computer Associates Arcserve Backup Laptops And Desktops
Published: 2008-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DSM gui_cm_ctrls ActiveX control (gui_cm_ctrls.ocx), as used in multiple CA products including BrightStor ARCServe Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.5, Desktop Management Suite r11.1 through r11.2 C2; Unicenter r11.1 through r11.2 C2; and Desktop and Server Management r11.1 through r11.2 C2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted function arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1786?: The DSM gui_cm_ctrls ActiveX control (gui_cm_ctrls.ocx), as used in multiple CA products including BrightStor ARCServe Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.5, Desktop Management Suite r11.1 through r11.2 C2; Unicenter r11.1 through r11.2 C2; and Desktop and Server Management r11.1 through r11.2 C2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted function arguments.
How severe is CVE-2008-1786?: CVE-2008-1786 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1786 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1786?: CVE-2008-1786 primarily affects Computer Associates Arcserve Backup Laptops And 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-2008-1786?: 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-2008-1786 published?: CVE-2008-1786 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:arcserve_backup_laptops_and_desktops:r11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_and_server_management:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_and_server_management:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_and_server_management:r11.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_and_server_management:r11.2c1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_and_server_management:r11.2c2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_management_suite:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_management_suite:r11.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_management_suite:r11.2c1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:desktop_management_suite:r11.2c2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_asset_management:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_asset_management:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_asset_management:r11.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_asset_management:r11.2c1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_asset_management:r11.2c2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_desktop_management_bundle:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_desktop_management_bundle:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_desktop_management_bundle:r11.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_desktop_management_bundle:r11.2c1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_desktop_management_bundle:r11.2c2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_remote_control:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_remote_control:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_remote_control:r11.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_remote_control:r11.2c1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_remote_control:r11.2c2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_software_delivery:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_software_delivery:r11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_software_delivery:r11.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_software_delivery:r11.2c1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:computer_associates:unicenter_software_delivery:r11.2c2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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