Akamai Download Manager ActiveX control code execution
| akamai-download-code-execution (42117) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Akamai Download Manager ActiveX control could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system, caused by multiple undocumented object parameters. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could download and load a malicious binary, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim.
Platforms Affected:
- Akamai, Akamai Download Manager 2.2.0.0
- Akamai, Akamai Download Manager 2.2.1.0
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Akamai Download Manager (2.2.3.5 or later), available from the Akamai Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Akamai Web site, Akamai at http://www.akamai.com/.
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Wed Apr 30 2008 - 12:49:47 CDT, Akamai Technologies Security Advisory 2008-0001 (Download Manager) at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-04/0813.html.
- iDefense Labs PUBLIC ADVISORY: 04.30.08, Akamai Download Manager Arbitrary Program Execution Vulnerability at http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=695.
- BID-28993: Akamai Download Manager ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-6339: The Akamai Download Manager (aka DLM or dlmanager) ActiveX control (DownloadManagerV2.ocx) before 2.2.3.5 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary code via unspecified undocumented object parameters.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1408: Akamai Download Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- SA30037: Akamai Download Manager Code Execution Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1019955: Akamai Download Manager Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Reported:
Apr 30, 2008
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