CVE-2008-2289
First published: Sun May 18 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in a tooltip element in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x and 6.9.x before 6.9.176 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.8_sp1 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.5.299 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.9 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.8.378 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.8.380.0 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.8_sp2 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.9.164 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.5.248 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.0 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.05.14a.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29218
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30261
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020024
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122167472229965&w=2
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1542/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42440
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2289?
CVE-2008-2289 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2289?
To remediate CVE-2008-2289, users should upgrade to a patched version of Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution.
Which versions of Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution are affected by CVE-2008-2289?
The affected versions include 6.0, 6.5.248, 6.5.299, 6.8, 6.8 SP1, 6.8 SP2, 6.8.378, 6.8.380.0, 6.9, and earlier versions before 6.9.176.
Can CVE-2008-2289 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-2289 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and does not appear to be exploitable remotely.
What type of attacks are associated with CVE-2008-2289?
CVE-2008-2289 allows local users to gain elevated privileges via unspecified attack vectors.
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