Name:
Macrovision.FlexNet.DownloadManager.Arbitrary.File
Released Date:
Jan 17 2008
Severity:
critical

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In-Depth Analysis

Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit one of several file download vulnerabilities in Macrovision FlexNext Connect.

The vulnerabilities can be exploited through the ActiveX Control "MVSNClientDownloadManager61Lib.DownloadManager". An attacker can create a specially crafted web page with an embedded call to the "AddFile()" method, causing a vulnerable host to silently download and execute a file.
 
Impact
System Compromise.
 
Affected Products
DownloadManager object ISDM.exe version 6.1.100.61372
Aliases
Macrovision.FlexNet.DownloadManager.Addfile.ActiveX.Access
References
http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2008/0145
http://milw0rm.org/exploits/4909
Recommended Actions
We are not aware of any update at this time. As a work around set the kill bit to block this ActiveX Control.

 
 
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