CVE-2008-4389

Description

Symantec AppStream 5.2.x and Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) 6.1.x before 6.1 SP4 do not properly perform authentication, which allows remote Workspace Streaming servers and man-in-the-middle attackers to download arbitrary executable files onto a client system, and execute these files, via unspecified vectors.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.74% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40611 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1511 vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/221257 third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/40233 third party advisory
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2010&suid=20100616_00
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59504 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4389?
CVE-2008-4389 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4389?
To fix CVE-2008-4389, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-4389 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-4389 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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