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IBM Aspera Desktop App 1.0.5 through 1.0.19 IBM Aspera for desktop can allow files to be written outside of the user's selected download destination.
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| Product | Version(s) | Link |
| IBM Aspera Desktop App | 1.1.0 | Users can upgrade to the new version directly through the application or from IBM Aspera Downloads |