CVE-2009-3031: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 03 2009(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the BrowseAndSaveFile method in the Altiris eXpress NS ConsoleUtilities ActiveX control 6.0.0.1846 in AeXNSConsoleUtilities.dll in Symantec Altiris Notification Server (NS) 6.0 before R12, Deployment Server 6.8 and 6.9 in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 SP3, and Symantec Management Platform (SMP) 7.0 before SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Altiris Notification Server | =6.0-sp3 | |
| Symantec Altiris Management Platform | =7.0 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.9-sp2 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.9 | |
| Symantec Altiris Notification Server | =6.0-sp3_r7 | |
| Symantec Altiris Notification Server | =7.0-sp3 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.9-sp1 | |
| Symantec Altiris Notification Server | =6.0-sp2 | |
| Symantec Altiris Management Platform | =7.0-sp1 | |
| Symantec Deployment Solution | =6.9-sp3 | |
| Symantec Altiris Notification Server | =7.0 | |
| Symantec Altiris Notification Server | =6.0 | |
| Symantec Altiris Notification Server | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=49568&p=1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36698
- http://sotiriu.de/adv/NSOADV-2009-001.txt
- https://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=49389&p=1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3117
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20091102_00
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507625/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3031?
CVE-2009-3031 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3031?
To resolve CVE-2009-3031, users should upgrade to patched versions of the affected Symantec Altiris products as specified in their security advisory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3031?
CVE-2009-3031 affects Symantec Altiris Notification Server versions prior to R12, Deployment Server 6.8 and 6.9, and Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 SP3.
How can CVE-2009-3031 be exploited?
CVE-2009-3031 can be exploited by an attacker remotely through specially crafted input to the vulnerable BrowseAndSaveFile method.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3031?
Temporary mitigations for CVE-2009-3031 include restricting access to affected systems and disabling the use of the problematic ActiveX control if possible.
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