CVE-2008-4388

Symantec Appstream Client - Improper Input Validation

Title source: rule

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.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16512

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metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT

by MC · rubypocwin

https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/symantec_appstream_unsafe.rb

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References (4)

[US Government Resource] http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/194505

[Patch, Vendor Advisory] http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2009.01.15.html

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33247

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://securitytracker.com/id?1021609

Scores

EPSS 0.6344

EPSS Percentile 98.4%

Details

CWE

CWE-20

Status published

Products (1)

symantec/appstream_client 5.2

Published Jan 20, 2009

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026