CVE-2009-3033 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Altiris Console Utilities 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-2009-3033?
CVE-2009-3033 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 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
Buffer overflow in the RunCmd method in the Altiris eXpress NS Console Utilities ActiveX control in AeXNSConsoleUtilities.dll in the web console in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x, Altiris Notification Server 6.0.x, and Management Platform 7.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3033?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution, Symantec Altiris Management Platform, Symantec Altiris Notification Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3033?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3033 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-2009-3033 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3033 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2rq6-m3fr-ffm2.