Vulnerability Description
A certain ActiveX control in NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager (aka DLM or Downloader) 1.5.2.35, as used in Adobe Download Manager, improperly validates requests involving web sites that are not in subdomains, which allows remote attackers to force the download and installation of arbitrary programs via a crafted name for a download site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nos Microsystems | Getplus Download Manager | 1.5.2.35 |
| Adobe | Download Manager | <= 1.6.2.60 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aviv.raffon.net/2010/02/18/SkeletonsInAdobesSecurityCloset.aspx
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2010/02/adobe_download_manager_issue.html
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=5505
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=856
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38729Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023651
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-08.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.akitasecurity.nl/advisory.php?id=AK20090401
- http://www.osvdb.org/62547
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38313
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0459Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56370
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://aviv.raffon.net/2010/02/18/SkeletonsInAdobesSecurityCloset.aspx
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2010/02/adobe_download_manager_issue.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0189?
CVE-2010-0189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). A certain ActiveX control in NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager (aka DLM or Downloader) 1.5.2.35, as used in Adobe Download Manager, improperly validates requests involving web sites that are n...
How severe is CVE-2010-0189?
CVE-2010-0189 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nos Microsystems Getplus Download Manager, Adobe Download Manager.