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CVE-2008-1885: Directory traversal vulnerability in the NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) in CDNetwo...

Directory traversal vulnerability in the NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control (NeffyLauncher.dll) in CDNetworks Nefficient Download allows remote attackers to download arbitrary code onto a client system via a .. (dot dot) in the SkinPath parameter and a .zip URL in the HttpSkin parameter. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

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CVE-2008-1885 affects CDNetworks Nefficient Download's NeffyLauncher 1.0.5 ActiveX control. A malicious website could abuse directory traversal behavior to place downloaded content outside the intended folder. The CVE notes this may be leveraged for code execution. Exposure is mainly a legacy Windows and Internet Explorer ActiveX concern. Organizations are most likely exposed if legacy Windows endpoints still have CDNetworks Nefficient Download or the NeffyLauncher ActiveX control installed and allowed in Internet Explorer or compatibility environments. Treat this as high priority if legacy ActiveX technology remains in use. The business risk is endpoint compromise from web content, but the likely footprint should be narrow in modern environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Nefficient Download and NeffyLauncher.dll.; Remove the legacy ActiveX control where no business dependency remains.; Disable or restrict ActiveX execution in browser policy..

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