Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy remote code execution flaw in a CA DSM ActiveX control used by several CA management and backup products. A user exposed to crafted content could have code run through vulnerable control function arguments. Business urgency depends on whether these old CA components or registered ActiveX controls still exist on workstations. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints that installed the affected CA products and still have the vulnerable ActiveX control registered. Modern environments without those products or browser ActiveX support are less likely exposed, but stale management agents can persist after product retirement. Prioritize discovery first. This is old but potentially severe where legacy CA software remains installed. If found on active endpoints, treat as a high-priority legacy remediation item because arbitrary code execution can enable workstation compromise. Mitigation focus: Check CA vendor advisory and support guidance for official fixes or workarounds.; Inventory and remove unsupported affected CA product versions where feasible.; Disable or restrict vulnerable ActiveX control use according to vendor-approved guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ca-dsmguicmctrls-code-execution(41853)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=174256CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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