7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2287

First published: Sun May 18 2008(Updated: )

Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x and 6.9.x before 6.9.176 does not properly protect the install directory, which might allow local users to gain privileges by replacing an application component with a Trojan horse.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Deployment Solution=6.9
Symantec Deployment Solution=6.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2287?

    CVE-2008-2287 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2287?

    To fix CVE-2008-2287, upgrade to Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution version 6.9.176 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2287?

    CVE-2008-2287 affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution versions 6.8 and 6.9 prior to 6.9.176.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2008-2287?

    The impact of CVE-2008-2287 is that local users could potentially exploit the vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.

  • Is CVE-2008-2287 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2008-2287 is not remotely exploitable and requires local access to the vulnerable system.

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