# CVE-2008-4389: Symantec AppStream 5.2.x and Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) 6.1.x before 6.1 SP4 do not properly perform authentication, which allows re

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-06-17 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

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

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