CVE-2008-4388 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the LaunchObj ActiveX control in Symantec AppStream Client due to improper file validation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4388?
CVE-2008-4388 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The LaunchObj ActiveX control before 5.2.2.865 in launcher.dll in Symantec AppStream Client 5.2.x before 5.2.2 SP3 MP1 does not properly validate downloaded files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the installAppMgr method and unspecified other methods.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4388?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Appstream Client.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4388?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4388 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2008-4388 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4388 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x2j6-7f76-j3jf.