CVE-2009-3031 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Altiris ConsoleUtilities ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2009-3031?
CVE-2009-3031 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Nov 2009. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the BrowseAndSaveFile method in the Altiris eXpress NS ConsoleUtilities ActiveX control 6.0.0.1846 in AeXNSConsoleUtilities.dll in Symantec Altiris Notification Server (NS) 6.0 before R12, Deployment Server 6.8 and 6.9 in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 SP3, and Symantec Management Platform (SMP) 7.0 before SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3031?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution, Symantec Altiris Management Platform, Symantec Altiris Notification Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3031?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3031 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-3031 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3031 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fq54-rqwh-5q9h.