Detections
Analytics
Akamai Download Manager ActiveX Control < 2.2.3.6 Arbitrary File Download
high Nessus Plugin ID 33102
Synopsis
The remote Windows host has an ActiveX control that allows arbitrary file downloads.Description
The Windows remote host contains the Download Manager ActiveX control from Akamai, which helps users download content.The version of this ActiveX control on the remote host reportedly is affected by a parameter injection vulnerability that could be exploited to download arbitrary files and place them in arbitrary locations on the affected host, such as the 'Startup' folder used by Windows. If an attacker can trick a user on the affected host into visiting a specially crafted web page, this method could be used to execute arbitrary code on the affected system subject to the user's privileges.
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.2.3.7 or later of the control.See Also
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2008/Jun/59
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493077/30/0/threaded
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 33102
File Name: akamai_dlm_activex_2_2_3_7.nasl
Version: 1.18
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 6/5/2008
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-1770