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CVE-2009-1429: Code Injection

First published: Wed Apr 29 2009(Updated: )

The Intel LANDesk Common Base Agent (CBA) in Symantec Alert Management System 2 (AMS2), as used in Symantec System Center (SSS); Symantec AntiVirus Server; Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server; Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) Corporate Edition 9 before 9.0 MR7, 10.0 and 10.1 before 10.1 MR8, and 10.2 before 10.2 MR2; Symantec Client Security (SCS) 2 before 2.0 MR7 and 3 before 3.1 MR8; and Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 11.0 MR3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted packet whose contents are interpreted as a command to be launched in a new process by the CreateProcessA function.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Antivirus<=9.0
Symantec Antivirus<=10.1
Symantec Antivirus<=10.2
Symantec Antivirus
Symantec Antivirus=10.0
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.1.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.2
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.2.1
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.2.2
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.3
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.4
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.5
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.6
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.7
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.8
Symantec Antivirus=10.0.9
Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server
Symantec Client Security<=3.1
Symantec Client Security=2.0
Symantec Client Security=3.0
Symantec Client Security=3.0.0.359
Symantec Client Security=3.0.1.1000
Symantec Client Security=3.0.1.1001
Symantec Client Security=3.0.1.1007
Symantec Client Security=3.0.1.1008
Symantec Client Security=3.0.1.1009
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2000
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2001
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2002
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2010
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2011
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2020
Symantec Client Security=3.0.2.2021
Symantec Endpoint Protection<=11.0
Symantec System Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1429?

    CVE-2009-1429 has a medium severity rating, indicating it may cause a moderate impact on system security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1429?

    To fix CVE-2009-1429, update to a patched version of Symantec Antivirus or Symantec System Center that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2009-1429?

    CVE-2009-1429 affects multiple versions of Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition, as well as other associated Symantec products prior to specific updates.

  • What impact does CVE-2009-1429 have on my system?

    CVE-2009-1429 could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or disrupt service, impacting system integrity.

  • Was CVE-2009-1429 disclosed publicly?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1429 was publicly disclosed, allowing organizations to take necessary precautions and apply fixes.

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