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CVE-2008-3433

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

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CVE-2008-3433 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SpeedBit Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) before 8.6.3.9 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SpeedBit Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) before 8.6.3.9 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.84%

76.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SpeedbitDownload Accelerator Plus<= 8.6
SpeedbitDownload Accelerator Plus8.0
SpeedbitDownload Accelerator Plus8.1
SpeedbitDownload Accelerator Plus8.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3433?
SpeedBit Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) before 8.6.3.9 does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
How severe is CVE-2008-3433?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3433 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3433?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST