Akamai Download Manager is a client software application that helps users download content easily, quickly, and reliably. It is available as an ActiveX component or Java applet and provides users the ability to pause, resume downloading at a later time, and automatically recover from dropped connections or system crashes.
Vulnerability Description:
Akamai has become aware of a security vulnerability within the Akamai Download Manager up to and including version 2.2.3.7 of the ActiveX control. For successful exploitation, this vulnerability requires a user to be convinced to visit a malicious URL put into place by an attacker. This may then lead to an unauthorized download and automatic execution of arbitrary code run within the context of the victim user.
This vulnerability exist only in the Download Manager client software and does not affect Akamai's services in any way.
Patch Instructions:
For ActiveX versions:
Affected users can upgrade to the latest version of Akamai Download Manager by visiting the following web page: http://dlm.tools.akamai.com/tools/upgrade.html
Visiting that page or any other Download Manager enabled page will prompt the user to install the latest version of the software automatically. Akamai has successfully coordinated with each of our enterprise customers to ensure that all are distributing the patched version.
To verify the correct version is installed:
1) In Internet Explorer, choose "Internet Options..." from the "Tools" menu.
2) Under the "General" tab, select "Settings..." from the "Temporary Internet files" section.
3) Select "View Objects..." from the "Temporary Internet files folder" section.
4) Find the item for "DownloadManager Control" and verify that the version is "2,2,4,8" or higher.
* If you wish to uninstall Download Manager, complete this last step:
5) Find the item for "DownloadManager Control", right-click and select "Remove".
6) When prompted to confirm, choose "Yes".
For Java versions: The java version is not persistently installed. No action is required by the user.
Credit: This vulnerability was independently discovered and brought to Akamai's attention by iDefense (http://labs.idefense.com).
Additional Information: http://www.akamai.com/html/support/security.html