CVE-2008-2288 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 3.6 Published 18 May 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit insufficient access control to delete or modify registry keys, causing denial of service or information disclosure.

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-2008-2288?

CVE-2008-2288 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 May 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x and 6.9.x before 6.9.176 has insufficient access control for deletion and modification of registry keys, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2288?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2288?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2288 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2008-2288 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2288 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4fp5-977c-5g2w.