CVE-2007-5838

CVE-2007-5838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-16.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-16
• Affected product: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution
• Published: 2007-11-06
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Aclient in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.x before 6.8.380.0 allows local users to gain local System privileges via the "Enable key-based authentication to Deployment server" browser option, a different issue than CVE-2007-4380.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5838?

Aclient in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.x before 6.8.380.0 allows local users to gain local System privileges via the "Enable key-based authentication to Deployment server" browser option, a different issue than CVE-2007-4380.

How severe is CVE-2007-5838?

CVE-2007-5838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5838?

CVE-2007-5838 primarily affects Symantec 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-2007-5838?

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-2007-5838 published?

CVE-2007-5838 was published on 2007-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/27412
• http://www.irmplc.com/index.php/111-Vendor-Alerts
• http://www.irmplc.com/index.php/152-Advisory-022
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26265
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018876
• http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.10.31a.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3673
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38180

Affected products (4)

• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_deployment_solution:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_deployment_solution:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_deployment_solution:6.8:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_deployment_solution:6.8:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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