Detections
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Akamai Download Manager ActiveX Control < 2.2.4.8 Buffer Overflow
high Nessus Plugin ID 40363
Synopsis
The remote Windows host has an ActiveX control that is prone to a buffer overflow attack.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 buffer overflow vulnerability in 'manager.exe' when handling Redswoosh downloads. If an attacker can trick an user on the affected host into visiting a specially crafted web page, he may be able to execute arbitrary code on the affected system subject to the user's privileges.
Solution
Manually remove all older versions and, if desired, install version 2.2.4.8 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 40363
File Name: akamai_dlm_activex_2_2_4_8.nasl
Version: 1.13
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 7/24/2009
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/22/2009
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/22/2009
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2009-2582
BID: 35778