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CVE-2009-2564

HIGH CVSS: 7.2 Published: 2009-07-21 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager, as used in Adobe Reader 1.6.2.36 and possibly other versions, Corel getPlus Download Manager before 1.5.0.48, and possibly other products, installs NOS\bin\getPlus_HelperSvc.exe with insecure permissions (Everyone:Full Control), which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by replacing getPlus_HelperSvc.exe with a Trojan horse program, as demonstrated by use of getPlus Download Manager within Adobe Reader. NOTE: within Adobe Reader, the scope of this issue is limited because the program is deleted and the associated service is not automatically launched after a successful installation and reboot.

Affected Platforms

Corel Getplus Download ManagerAdobe Acrobat ReaderNos Microsystems Getplus Download Manager

Weakness Type

CWE-264

References