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CVE-2008-1328: Buffer overflow in the LGServer service in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5, an

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CVE-2008-1328 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting desktop management suite, arcserve backup laptops and desktops, desktop management suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the LGServer service in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5, and Suite 11.1 and 11.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified "command arguments."

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance23.6% (top 2%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-119
Published2008-04-07
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: broadcom · computer associates

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Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

broadcom desktop management suite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 11.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy desktop-management-suite || rpm -q desktop-management-suite || desktop-management-suite --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison desktop-management-suite sudo apt install desktop-management-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1> sudo apt-mark hold desktop-management-suite
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list desktop-management-suite sudo dnf downgrade desktop-management-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1> sudo dnf versionlock add desktop-management-suite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
computer associates arcserve backup laptops and desktops DOWNGRADE
Affected: r11.0 · r11.1 · r11.1 sp1 · r11.1 sp2 · r11.5
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before r11.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy arcserve-backup-laptops-and-desktops || rpm -q arcserve-backup-laptops-and-desktops || arcserve-backup-laptops-and-desktops --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before r11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison arcserve-backup-laptops-and-desktops sudo apt install arcserve-backup-laptops-and-desktops=<VERSION_BEFORE_r11.0> sudo apt-mark hold arcserve-backup-laptops-and-desktops
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list arcserve-backup-laptops-and-desktops sudo dnf downgrade arcserve-backup-laptops-and-desktops-<VERSION_BEFORE_r11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add arcserve-backup-laptops-and-desktops
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
computer associates desktop management suite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 11.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.2
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy desktop-management-suite || rpm -q desktop-management-suite || desktop-management-suite --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison desktop-management-suite sudo apt install desktop-management-suite=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.2> sudo apt-mark hold desktop-management-suite
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list desktop-management-suite sudo dnf downgrade desktop-management-suite-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.2> sudo dnf versionlock add desktop-management-suite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-1328?

desktop management suite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; arcserve backup laptops and desktops: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; desktop management suite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-1328 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1328 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-1328 affect?

CVE-2008-1328 affects desktop management suite, arcserve backup laptops and desktops, desktop management suite. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Buffer overflow in the LGServer service in CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops r11.0 through r11.5, and Suite 11.1 and 11.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified "command arguments."

How urgent is CVE-2008-1328?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

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