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Akamai Technologies Security Advisory 2008-0001 (Download Manager)
From: Akamai Security Team <security () akamai com>
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:04:58 -0400
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - ---------------------------------------------------- Akamai Technologies Security Advisory 2008-0001 * Akamai ID: 2008-0002 * Date: 2008/04/20 * Product Name: Download Manager * Affected Versions: < 2.2.3.6 * Fixed Version: 2.2.3.7 * CVE IDs: CVE-2008-1770 * CVSS Base Score: (AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/I:C/A:C/B:N) 8.0 * Product Description: Akamai Download Manager is a client software application that helps users download content easily, quickly, and reliably. It is available as an ActiveX component or Java applet and provides users the ability to pause, resume downloading at a later time, and automatically recover from dropped connections or system crashes. * Vulnerability Description: Akamai has become aware of a security vulnerability within the Akamai Download Manager up to and including version 2.2.3.5 of the ActiveX control. For successful exploitation, this vulnerability requires a user to be convinced to visit a malicious URL put into place by an attacker. This may then lead to an unauthorized download and automatic execution of arbitrary code run within the context of the victim user. This vulnerability exist only in the Download Manager client software and does not affect Akamai's services in any way. * Patch Instructions: For ActiveX versions: Affected users can upgrade to the latest version of Akamai Download Manager by visiting the following web page: http://dlm.tools.akamai.com/tools/upgrade.html Visiting that page or any other Download Manager enabled page will prompt the user to install the latest version of the software automatically. Akamai has successfully coordinated with each of our enterprise customers to ensure that all are distributing the patched version. To verify the correct version is installed: ~ 1) In Internet Explorer, choose "Internet Options..." from the ~ "Tools" menu. ~ 2) Under the "General" tab, select "Settings..." from the "Temporary ~ Internet files" section. ~ 3) Select "View Objects..." from the "Temporary Internet files ~ folder" section. ~ 4) Find the item for "DownloadManager Control" and verify that the ~ version is "2.2.3.5" or higher. ~ * If you wish to uninstall Download Manager, complete this last step: ~ 5) Find the item for "DownloadManager Control", right-click and ~ select "Remove". ~ 6) When prompted to confirm, choose "Yes". For Java versions: The java version is not persistently installed. No action is required by the user. * Credit: CVE-2008-1770 was independently discovered and brought to Akamai's attention by FortiNet (http://fortinet.com). * Additional Information: CVE-2008-1770 * About Akamai: AkamaiĀ® is the leading global service provider for accelerating content and business processes online. Thousands of organizations have formed trusted relationships with Akamai, improving their revenue and reducing costs by maximizing the performance of their online businesses. Leveraging the Akamai EdgePlatform, these organizations gain business advantage today, and have the foundation for the emerging Web solutions of tomorrow. Akamai is "The Trusted Choice for Online Business." For more information, visit www.akamai.com. Our public key: http://www.akamai.com/dl/akamai/Akamai_Security_General.pub - ---------------------------------------------------- -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (Darwin) iQIcBAEBAgAGBQJIRr0qAAoJEEngXEVbkoPOCAIQALFsMqxvGd2cK/sv/YwOIyiQ h8b8du+0cy10fIqo9ZGmWUXKNBJUm6sCpt1hZS2PGXxQ5hK8NT877qlQcl1cssVa owug6Riw6qVvoNDYF44l73vNbS5ZJ9C9dTUkmKp9ixMGy2ZRZY34CPZ9DfYvwZzT uMF5LifM3gxPyh/01mqKWu0OXaF/9XgItU37FZfXTkYpt9xdfbp9k9Xs9ANJGWx6 2PcTTH3l+tQf5DAAqoreXA4/iG+9/YukO5by0UHitzqPOg6gqgpyhS3UQH6VlBX/ t4EijL6NbTUYEkAYk6cBW1eBxv0yNHOwm++1duiDmp/zdhoYUnMhNuX2Sjrfq3YH Tm9yU4exPnAsmmfJw9QuRXPoPhhJGOOkBM3FJWLesO6Sdw8ZSLnLUv34v2wEeGp0 ezJg4czr3ybmGJ8KrMpT+pZwuXqiUoIIiv+vxbugbtq/H0TSH2B0M7vs5uMfbUC+ b3LI8C6WV3rbqyPvD0cN7+GgCMQstUuywvpHGvIhC/YZ70ubPNS1VU5RRo17/WvU fBN7DzfPShnubzRISu4VkMOGvN0VGXcGKYe858e3L/5s6dHTlm4k7eUlgt5f6gCd Yw3q7ZNLfKETVNO4mhAjdJfcAYrMAaj3LsfsYh/jMUovST4kbRhTUPFoKiLQN3Jg O4U7Bn8nlok3DY2zHYXE =yGPc -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
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