Macrovision FlexNet DownloadManager Insecure Methods
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-4586
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Macrovision FlexNet DownloadManager does not properly validate arguments passed to methods in its ActiveX control. This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to carry out remote code execution attacks.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1001292
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1001292 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Macrovision FlexNet DownloadAndExecute Insecure Method
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
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