CVE-2008-4388

Name: CVE-2008-4388
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-20T16:30:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 37.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4388 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The LaunchObj ActiveX control before 5.2.2.865 in launcher.dll in Symantec AppStream Client 5.2.x before 5.2.2 SP3 MP1 does not properly validate downloaded files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the installAppMgr method and unspecified other methods.. EPSS estimates a 37.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LaunchObj ActiveX control before 5.2.2.865 in launcher.dll in Symantec AppStream Client 5.2.x before 5.2.2 SP3 MP1 does not properly validate downloaded files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the installAppMgr method and unspecified other methods.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

37.72%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Appstream Client	5.2

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1021609
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/194505US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33247
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2009.01.15.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021609
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/194505US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33247
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2009.01.15.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4388?

How severe is CVE-2008-4388?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4388 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 37.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4388?

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