How severe is CVE-2008-2291?

CVE-2008-2291 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2291?

CVE-2008-2291 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-2008-2291?

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-2008-2291 published?

CVE-2008-2291 was published on 2008-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2291

CVE-2008-2291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution
Published: 2008-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

axengine.exe in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x and 6.9.x before 6.9.176 generates credentials with a fixed salt or without any salt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess encrypted domain credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2291?: axengine.exe in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x and 6.9.x before 6.9.176 generates credentials with a fixed salt or without any salt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess encrypted domain credentials.
How severe is CVE-2008-2291?: CVE-2008-2291 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2291?: CVE-2008-2291 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-2008-2291?: 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-2008-2291 published?: CVE-2008-2291 was published on 2008-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_deployment_solution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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