CVE-2008-1472

Name: CVE-2008-1472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-24T22:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1472 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 39.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.01%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Computer Associates	Brightstor Arcserve Backup Laptops Desktops	11.5	—
Computer Associates	Desktop Management Suite	r11.1	A
Computer Associates	Desktop Management Suite	r11.2	—
Computer Associates	Unicenter Dsm R11 List Control Atx	11.2.3.1895	—
Unicenter	Asset Management	r11.1	A
Unicenter	Asset Management	r11.2	—
Unicenter	Desktop Management Bundle	r11.1	A
Unicenter	Desktop Management Bundle	r11.2	—
Unicenter	Remote Control	r11.1	A
Unicenter	Remote Control	r11.2	—
Unicenter	Software Delivery	r11.1	A
Unicenter	Software Delivery	r11.2	—

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1472?

How severe is CVE-2008-1472?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1472?

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Source: NVD / NIST