CVE-2010-0589 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can force execution of arbitrary files via a crafted web page due to improper signature verification in the Web Install ActiveX control.
- 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-2010-0589?
CVE-2010-0589 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Apr 2010. 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 Web Install ActiveX control (CSDWebInstaller) in Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) before 3.5.841 does not properly verify the signatures of downloaded programs, which allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via a crafted web page, aka Bug ID CSCta25876.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0589?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Secure Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0589?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0589 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-2010-0589 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0589 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rrfm-4fhv-2623.