CVE-2008-1473 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a Shatter attack in the Altiris Client Service to escalate privileges on the host system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1473?
CVE-2008-1473 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Altiris Client Service (AClient.exe) in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x before 6.9.164 allows local users to gain privileges via a "Shatter" style attack.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1473?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1473?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-1473 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1473 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3fgg-46cv-wx73.