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CVE-2008-4388

9.3 · HIGH

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…

Published Jan 20, 2009symantecCWE-20EPSS 37.72%

Overview

CVE-2008-4388 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec appstream_client. It was published on January 20, 2009 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

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update appstream_client 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

Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1021609Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/194505Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33247Refwww.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2009.01.15.htmlRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1021609Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/194505Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33247Refwww.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2009.01.15.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4388?

CVE-2008-4388 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec appstream_client. It was published on January 20, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4388?

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-2008-4388?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update appstream_client 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-2008-4388?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4388 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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