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CVE-2009-2564

7.2 · HIGH

NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager, as used in Adobe Reader 1.6.2.36 and possibly other versions, Corel getPlus Download Manager before 1.5.0.48, and possibly other products, installs NOS\bi…

Published Jul 21, 2009nos_microsystemsCWE-264EPSS 5.60%

Overview

CVE-2009-2564 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nos_microsystems getplus_download_manager. It was published on July 21, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager, as used in Adobe Reader 1.6.2.36 and possibly other versions, Corel getPlus Download Manager before 1.5.0.48, and possibly other products, installs NOS\bin\getPlus_HelperSvc.exe with insecure permissions (Everyone:Full Control), which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by replacing getPlus_HelperSvc.exe with a Trojan horse program, as demonstrated by use of getPlus Download Manager within Adobe Reader. NOTE: within Adobe Reader, the scope of this issue is limited because the program is deleted and the associated service is not automatically launched after a successful installation and reboot.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nos_microsystems. Update getplus_download_manager 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

Refblogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/07/local_privilege_escalation_in.htmlRefretrogod.altervista.org/9sg_adobe_local.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/35930Refsecunia.com/advisories/36331Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1023007Refwww.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.htmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/9199Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505095/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35740Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2564?

CVE-2009-2564 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nos_microsystems getplus_download_manager. It was published on July 21, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2564?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-2564?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nos_microsystems. Update getplus_download_manager 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-2009-2564?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2564 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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