CVE-2008-2794: Medium severity symantec altiris notification server vulnerability

Published Jun 20, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the GUI in Symantec Altiris Notification Server Agent 6.x before 6.0 SP3 R8 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Symantec Altiris Notification Server=6.0-sp3
Symantec Altiris Notification Server=6.0-sp3_r7
Symantec Altiris Notification Server=6.0-sp2
Symantec Altiris Notification Server=6.0
Symantec Altiris Notification Server=6.0

Event History

Jun 20, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2794?

CVE-2008-2794 is considered to be a significant security vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2794?

To fix CVE-2008-2794, upgrade to Symantec Altiris Notification Server version 6.0 SP3 R8 or later.

3

What versions of Symantec Altiris Notification Server are affected by CVE-2008-2794?

Versions 6.0 SP1, SP2, SP3 R7, and below of Symantec Altiris Notification Server are affected by CVE-2008-2794.

4

Can CVE-2008-2794 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2008-2794 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to exploit.

5

What kind of attack vectors are associated with CVE-2008-2794?

The specific attack vectors for CVE-2008-2794 are unspecified, indicating that they are not publicly documented.

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