Check Point Advisories

Symantec AppStream Client LaunchObj ActiveX Control Code Execution (CVE-2008-4388)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-143
Date Published: 16 Apr 2012
Severity: Medium
Last Updated: Friday 22 November, 2024
Source: CVE-2008-4388
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R75
Who is Vulnerable? Symantec AppStream Client prior to 5.2.2 SP3 MP1
Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Symantec AppStream Client.
Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to lack of proper checks to validate if the server to which the client connects is valid and authorized or not. Remote unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability by masquerading as a valid server and enticing a client to open a crafted HTML file. Successful exploitation will lead to arbitrary files being downloaded and executed within the context of the client. The behavior of the target is entirely dependent on the code executed.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Symantec AppStream Client LaunchObj ActiveX Control Code Execution protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
  2. Install policy on all modules.

SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Web Client Enforcement Violation
Attack Information: Symantec AppStream Client LaunchObj ActiveX Control code execution

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