Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2010-0189

9.3 · HIGH

A certain ActiveX control in NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager (aka DLM or Downloader) 1.5.2.35, as used in Adobe Download Manager, improperly validates requests involving web sites that ar…

Published Feb 23, 2010nos_microsystemsCWE-20EPSS 5.18%

Overview

CVE-2010-0189 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nos_microsystems getplus_download_manager. It was published on February 23, 2010 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

A certain ActiveX control in NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager (aka DLM or Downloader) 1.5.2.35, as used in Adobe Download Manager, improperly validates requests involving web sites that are not in subdomains, which allows remote attackers to force the download and installation of arbitrary programs via a crafted name for a download site.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
adobedownload_manager0Affected

References

Refaviv.raffon.net/2010/02/18/SkeletonsInAdobesSecurityCloset.aspxRefblogs.adobe.com/psirt/2010/02/adobe_download_manager_issue.htmlRefblogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=5505Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=856Refsecunia.com/advisories/38729Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1023651Refwww.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-08.htmlRefwww.akitasecurity.nl/advisory.php?id=AK20090401Refwww.osvdb.org/62547Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/38313

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0189?

CVE-2010-0189 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nos_microsystems getplus_download_manager. It was published on February 23, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-0189?

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-2010-0189?

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-2010-0189?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-0189 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.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2010

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999