CVE-2008-4587 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can force arbitrary file download and execution via insecure ActiveX methods, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- 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-2008-4587?
CVE-2008-4587 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Oct 2008. 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
Insecure method vulnerability in the MSVNClientDownloadManager61Lib.DownloadManager.1 ActiveX control (ISDM.exe 6.1.100.61372) in Macrovision FLEXnet Connect 6.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via the AddFile and RunScheduledJobs methods. NOTE: this could be leveraged for code execution by uploading executable files to Startup folders.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4587?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Acresso Flexnet Connect.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4587?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4587 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-2008-4587 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4587 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-928r-2cjh-crr5.