CRITICAL
CVE-2008-1786
CWE-94Published: April 16, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-1786 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
computer_associates7 product(s)
arcserve backup laptops and desktopsdesktop and server managementdesktop management suiteunicenter asset managementunicenter desktop management bundleunicenter remote controlunicenter software delivery
Source: NVD CPE · 30 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29837Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/684883US Government Resource
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1249/referencesVendor Advisory
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https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=174256Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29837Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/684883US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-1786
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 16, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-94)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-1786 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.