CVE-2007-0449 in Desktop Management Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple buffer overflows in LGSERVER.EXE in CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.1 SP1, Mobile Backup r4.0, Desktop and Business Protection Suite r2, and Desktop Management Suite (DMS) r11.0 and r11.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets to TCP port (1) 1900 or (2) 2200.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0449 represents a critical buffer overflow flaw in LGSERVER.EXE component of CA BrightStor ARCserve Backup products across multiple versions including r11.0 through r11.1 SP1, Mobile Backup r4.0, Desktop and Business Protection Suite r2, and Desktop Management Suite r11.0 and r11.1. This vulnerability resides within the network service implementation that handles incoming packets on two specific TCP ports, 1900 and 2200, making it particularly dangerous as these ports are commonly used for network discovery and backup operations. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and memory management within the LGSERVER.EXE process, which fails to properly bounds-check incoming data before copying it into fixed-size buffers.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers send specially crafted packets to the affected TCP ports, triggering buffer overflow conditions that can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected service. This represents a classic stack-based buffer overflow scenario where attacker-controlled data exceeds the allocated buffer space, overwriting adjacent memory locations including return addresses and control flow information. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-121, Stack-based Buffer Overflow, and CWE-122, Heap-based Buffer Overflow, depending on the specific memory layout during exploitation. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it requires no authentication and can be executed remotely, making it a prime target for automated exploitation tools.
From an operational impact perspective, successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in complete system compromise, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to backup servers and potentially access sensitive data stored in the backup environment. The affected products are commonly deployed in enterprise environments where they handle critical business data, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous for organizations relying on CA BrightStor for their backup infrastructure. The vulnerability affects multiple product lines within the CA BrightStor suite, indicating a widespread issue that would require patching across various system components. The fact that the vulnerability affects both TCP ports 1900 and 2200 suggests that attackers could potentially use either port for exploitation, increasing the attack surface and complicating network monitoring efforts.
The mitigation strategy for this vulnerability involves immediate deployment of vendor patches provided by CA Technologies, which would address the buffer overflow conditions through proper input validation and memory management. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access control measures to restrict access to the affected TCP ports, particularly port 1900 which is commonly used for UPnP discovery. Network monitoring and intrusion detection systems should be configured to detect and alert on unusual traffic patterns targeting these specific ports. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1203, Exploitation for Client Execution, and T1072, Software Deployment Tools, as it represents a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited through network-based attacks. Organizations should also conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected systems within their network infrastructure that may be running older versions of CA BrightStor products or similar backup software that could be susceptible to similar buffer overflow conditions.