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CVE-2008-1093

9.3 · HIGH

Acresso InstallShield Update Agent does not properly verify the authenticity of Rule Scripts obtained from GetRules.asp web pages on FLEXnet Connect servers, which allows remote man-in-the-middle a…

Published Sep 18, 2008acressoCWE-94EPSS 1.63%

Overview

CVE-2008-1093 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting acresso flexnet_connect. It was published on September 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Acresso InstallShield Update Agent does not properly verify the authenticity of Rule Scripts obtained from GetRules.asp web pages on FLEXnet Connect servers, which allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary VBScript code via Trojan horse Rules.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from acresso. Update flexnet_connect to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/31896Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4268Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/837092Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496389/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31204Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020893Refwww.simplicity.net/vuln/CVE-2008-1093.txtRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2613Refsecunia.com/advisories/31896Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4268

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1093?

CVE-2008-1093 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting acresso flexnet_connect. It was published on September 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1093?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1093?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from acresso. Update flexnet_connect to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-1093?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1093 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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