CVE-2009-3110: Race Condition

Published Sep 8, 2009
·
Updated

Race condition in the file transfer functionality in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x before 6.9 SP3 Build 430 allows remote attackers to read sensitive files and prevent client updates by connecting to the file transfer port before the expected client does.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution=6.9
Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution=6.9-sp1
Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution=6.9.164
Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution=6.9.176
Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution=6.9.355-sp1
Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution=6.9.355

Event History

Sep 8, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3110?

CVE-2009-3110 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3110?

To fix CVE-2009-3110, upgrade to Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution version 6.9 SP3 Build 430 or later.

3

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2009-3110?

Exploiting CVE-2009-3110 allows remote attackers to read sensitive files and disrupt client updates.

4

Which versions of Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution are affected by CVE-2009-3110?

CVE-2009-3110 affects versions 6.9, 6.9 SP1, 6.9.164, 6.9.176, and 6.9.355 prior to SP3 Build 430.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2009-3110 before applying the fix?

Temporary workarounds for CVE-2009-3110 may include restricting access to the file transfer port to trusted sources.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203