CVE-2009-3178: High severity symantec deployment solution vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in mm.exe in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown attack vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 7.18, "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 DoS." NOTE: as of 20090909, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution=6.9

Event History

Sep 11, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3178?

CVE-2009-3178 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can potentially disrupt the availability of the affected software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3178?

To mitigate CVE-2009-3178, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2009-3178?

CVE-2009-3178 affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution version 6.9.

4

Can CVE-2009-3178 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-3178 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a denial of service.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2009-3178?

The consequence of CVE-2009-3178 is a denial of service which may lead to system unavailability for users.

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