CA ARCserve Backup up to r16 RPC requests parser code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in CA ARCserve Backup up to r16. The affected element is an unknown function of the component RPC requests parser. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2012-2971. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in CA ARCserve Backup up to r16 (Backup Software). Affected is an unknown function of the component RPC requests parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The server in CA ARCserve Backup r12.5, r15, and r16 on Windows does not properly process RPC requests, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted request.

The weakness was shared 10/18/2012 by Matteo Memelli with Offensive Security as CA20121018-01 as not defined posting (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.ca.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-2971 since 05/30/2012. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/18/2021). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62812 (CA ARCserve Backup Multiple Vulnerabilities (CA20121018) (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at support.ca.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12742.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (79476), Tenable (62812), SecurityFocus (BID 56116†), OSVDB (86416†) and Secunia (SA51012†). The entry VDB-6803 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 62812
Nessus Name: CA ARCserve Backup Multiple Vulnerabilities (CA20121018) (credentialed check)
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OpenVAS ID: 802677
OpenVAS Name: CA ARCserve Backup RPC Services Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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Saint ID: exploit_info/ca_arcserve_backup_auth_virtual_function
Saint Name: CA ARCserve Backup Authentication service invalid virtual function call

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: support.ca.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ca.com

Advisory: CA20121018-01
Researcher: Matteo Memelli
Organization: Offensive Security
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-2971 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2971
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6804

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X-Force: 79476
SecurityFocus: 56116 - Computer Associates ARCserve Backup Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 51012 - CA ARCserve Backup RPC Services Two Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 86416
Vulnerability Center: 36842 - ARCserve Backup Remote Arbitrary Code Execution or Denial of Service via a Crafted RPC Request, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/22/2012 18:04
Updated: 04/18/2021 15:47
Changes: 10/22/2012 18:04 (89), 04/20/2017 13:43 (5), 04/18/2021 15:47 (3)
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