CVE-2007-3874
CVE-2007-3874 is a high-severity vulnerability in Altiris Deployment Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Altiris Deployment Solution
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- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the tftp/mftp daemon in the PXE server component (pxemtftp.exe) in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.x before 6.8.380.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3874?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the tftp/mftp daemon in the PXE server component (pxemtftp.exe) in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.x before 6.8.380.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2007-3874?
- CVE-2007-3874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3874 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3874?
- CVE-2007-3874 primarily affects Altiris Deployment Solution. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3874?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-3874 published?
- CVE-2007-3874 was published on 2007-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=619
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26266
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018875
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.10.31.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3673
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38178
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:altiris:deployment_solution:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:altiris:deployment_solution:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:altiris:deployment_solution:6.8:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:altiris:deployment_solution:6.8:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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