CVE-2008-2291 Weak cryptography in n/a
Remote attackers can guess encrypted domain credentials due to fixed or missing salts in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2291?
CVE-2008-2291 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 May 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
axengine.exe in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x and 6.9.x before 6.9.176 generates credentials with a fixed salt or without any salt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess encrypted domain credentials.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2291?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2291 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-2291 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2291 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8f24-2cm6-vqqv.