Symantec AppStream Client LaunchObj ActiveX Control Arbitrary Program Execution
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-4388
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
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.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
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SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003235
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003235 - Symantec AppStream Client LaunchObj ActiveX Control Arbitrary Program Execution
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- symantec appstream_client 5.2