CVE-2009-3179: Critical severity Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2009
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Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown client-side attack vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 7.17, as identified by (1) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit, (2) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit (II)," and (3) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit (III)." 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-2009-3179?

CVE-2009-3179 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3179?

To fix CVE-2009-3179, it is recommended to upgrade Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution to a patched version.

3

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2009-3179?

CVE-2009-3179 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, which can lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise.

4

Which version of Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution is affected by CVE-2009-3179?

CVE-2009-3179 specifically affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution version 6.9.

5

Are there known exploits for CVE-2009-3179?

Yes, there have been demonstrations of exploits for CVE-2009-3179, highlighting its vulnerabilities.

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