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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2008.0453 -- [Win]
Akamai Download Manager Arbitrary Program Execution Vulnerability
2 May 2008
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Akamai Download Manager prior to 2.2.3.5
Publisher: iDEFENSE
Operating System: Windows
Impact: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access: Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names: CVE-2008-6339
Original Bulletin:
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=695
Comment: This ActiveX control may be installed on computers which have
previously downloaded software from several third party vendors
who use Akamai's download manager.
These include Microsoft (Vista beta downloads) and Adobe (certain
Adobe Acrobat, After Effects and Creative Suite 3 Design and Web
product downloads).
If a computer has the vulnerable ActiveX control installed, a remote
attacker may compromise the computer if the user visits a malicious
web page.
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iDefense Security Advisory 04.30.08
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Apr 30, 2008
I. BACKGROUND
Akamai Download Manager is an integral component of Akamai's global
distribution service. It is used to deliver big files quickly and
reliably to users around world. It has been used by vendors such as
Symantec and Microsoft to provide downloads to the public.
Akamai provides both an ActiveX and a Java based Download Manager. If a
user uses the ActiveX control once, it will remain installed on the
users computer until manually removed. For more information, please
visit following web sites.
http://www.akamai.com/html/technology/products/http_downloads.html
http://www.akamai.com/html/solutions/electronic_software_delivery.html
II. DESCRIPTION
Remote exploitation of a design error in Akamai Technologies, Inc's
Download Manager allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the
context of the current user.
The ActiveX control version has the following identifiers:
Class: DownloadManager Control
CLSID: 2AF5BD25-90C5-4EEC-88C5-B44DC2905D8B
CLSID: FFBB3F3B-0A5A-4106-BE53-DFE1E2340CB1
ProgId: MANAGER.DLMCtrl.1.
File: C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files\DownloadManagerV2.ocx
The Java version has the following identifiers:
Class: com.akamai.dm.ui.applet.DMApplet.class
JAR: dlm-java-2.2.2.0.jar
This problem specifically exists due to two undocumented object
parameters. By using these parameters, it is possible to cause Download
Manager to automatically download and execute arbitrary binaries from
attacker controlled locations.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context
of the user viewing a maliciously crafted web page.
In order to exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to
persuade, or otherwise force, a user to view a malicious web page. This
is usually accomplished by getting the targeted user to click a link in
a form of electronic communication such as e-mail or instant messaging.
While the attack is happening, the Download Manager user interface is
displayed. However, in a normal attack scenario there is insufficient
time to cancel the download before exploitation occurs.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense confirmed the existence of this vulnerability using version
2.2.2.1 of Akamai Technologies Inc's DownloadManagerV2.ocx.
Additionally, iDefense confirmed the problem exists in version 2.2.2.0
of the Download Manager Java Applet. All versions prior to the fixed
version are suspected to be vulnerable.
V. WORKAROUND
Setting kill-bits for the associated CLSIDs will prevent the ActiveX
control from being loaded within Internet Explorer, thereby preventing
exploitation.
Disabling Java will prevent exploitation using the Java Applet version.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
Akamai has addressed this vulnerability with the release of version
2.2.3.5 of their Download Manager product. For more information, refer
to their advisory. To download the updated version, visit the following
URL.
http://dlm.tools.akamai.com/tools/upgrade.html
VII. CVE INFORMATION
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CVE-2008-6339 to this issue. This is a candidate for inclusion in
the CVE list (http://cve.mitre.org/), which standardizes names for
security problems.
VIII. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
12/06/2007 Initial vendor notification
12/06/2007 Initial vendor response
04/30/2008 Public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
This vulnerability was reported to iDefense by Peter Vreugdenhil.
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X. LEGAL NOTICES
Copyright © 2008 iDefense, Inc.
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Disclaimer: The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate
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There are no warranties with regard to this information. Neither the
author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct,
indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or
reliance on, this information.
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