CVE-2009-3108 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges by replacing the client executable due to insecure file permissions in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution.

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-2009-3108?

CVE-2009-3108 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Aclient GUI in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x before 6.9 SP3 Build 430 installs a client executable with insecure permissions (Everyone:Full Control), which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing the executable with a Trojan horse program.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3108?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3108?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3108 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-3108 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3108 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gfq6-4prx-wrrm.

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