CVE-2008-4388 describes a critical vulnerability in the LaunchObj ActiveX control (launcher.dll) within Symantec AppStream Client versions 5.2.x before 5.2.2 SP3 MP1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper validation of downloaded files, specifically through the installAppMgr method and other unspecified methods. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is highly severe, requiring no authentication and having a medium attack complexity but leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV catalog, exploit intelligence indicates the existence of a Metasploit module, suggesting readily available exploit code, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:appstream_client:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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