CVE-2010-0589: Input Validation
First published: Thu Apr 15 2010(Updated: )
The Web Install ActiveX control (CSDWebInstaller) in Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) before 3.5.841 does not properly verify the signatures of downloaded programs, which allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via a crafted web page, aka Bug ID CSCta25876.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.1.1.33 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.3 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.4.2048 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | <=3.5 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.1.1 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.2 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.2.1 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.4 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.1.1.27 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.4.2 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.4.1 | |
| Cisco Secure Desktop | =3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0589?
CVE-2010-0589 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0589?
To fix CVE-2010-0589, you should upgrade Cisco Secure Desktop to version 3.5.841 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0589 enable?
CVE-2010-0589 allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary files on vulnerable systems.
Which versions of Cisco Secure Desktop are affected by CVE-2010-0589?
CVE-2010-0589 affects Cisco Secure Desktop versions prior to 3.5.841.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2010-0589 exploitation?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2010-0589 typically requires user interaction through a crafted web page.
- collector/nvd-historical
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/remedy
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/cisco
- canonical/cisco secure desktop
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.1.1.33
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.3
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.4.2048
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.5
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.1.1
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.2
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.2.1
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.4
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.1.1.27
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.4.2
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.4.1
- version/cisco secure desktop/3.1