CWE
Advisory Published
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CVE-2009-3109

First published: Tue Sep 08 2009(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the AClient agent in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x before 6.9 SP3 Build 430, when key-based authentication is being used between a deployment server and a client, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM by spoofing the deployment server and sending "alternate commands" before the handshake is completed.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Deployment Solution=6.9
Symantec Deployment Solution=6.9-sp1
Symantec Deployment Solution=6.9-sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3109?

    CVE-2009-3109 has a high severity rating as it allows attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3109?

    To fix CVE-2009-3109, upgrade Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution to version 6.9 SP3 Build 430 or later.

  • What versions of Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution are affected by CVE-2009-3109?

    CVE-2009-3109 affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution versions 6.9, 6.9 SP1, and 6.9 SP2.

  • Can CVE-2009-3109 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-3109 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What authentication method is vulnerable in CVE-2009-3109?

    CVE-2009-3109 vulnerability occurs when key-based authentication is used between a deployment server and a client.

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