HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-4389
CRITICAL

CVE-2008-4389

CWE-287Published: June 17, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Symantec AppStream 5.2.x and Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) 6.1.x before 6.1 SP4 do not properly perform authentication, which allows remote Workspace Streaming servers and man-in-the-middle attackers to download arbitrary executable files onto a client system, and execute these files, via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-4389 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec2 product(s)
workspace streamingappstream
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (12)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/40233
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/221257US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40611
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2010&suid=20100616_00
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1511
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59504
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http://secunia.com/advisories/40233
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/221257US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40611
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2010&suid=20100616_00
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1511
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59504

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-4389
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-287
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 17, 2010

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-4389 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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