CVE-2009-3028 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can force arbitrary file downloads and potentially execute code via an unsafe ActiveX method in Symantec Altiris products.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-3028?
CVE-2009-3028 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Mar 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Altiris eXpress NS SC Download ActiveX control in AeXNSPkgDLLib.dll, as used in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x, Notification Server 6.0.x, and Symantec Management Platform 7.0.x exposes an unsafe method, which allows remote attackers to force the download of arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary code via the DownloadAndInstall method.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3028?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution, Symantec Altiris Notification Server, Symantec Management Platform.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3028?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3028 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2009-3028 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3028 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c3j9-9fc9-p66x.