How severe is CVE-2008-2794?

CVE-2008-2794 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2794?

CVE-2008-2794 primarily affects Symantec Altiris Notification Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2794?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-2794 published?

CVE-2008-2794 was published on 2008-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2794

CVE-2008-2794 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Altiris Notification Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Altiris Notification Server
Published: 2008-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the GUI in Symantec Altiris Notification Server Agent 6.x before 6.0 SP3 R8 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2794?: Unspecified vulnerability in the GUI in Symantec Altiris Notification Server Agent 6.x before 6.0 SP3 R8 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2794?: CVE-2008-2794 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2794?: CVE-2008-2794 primarily affects Symantec Altiris Notification Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2794 published?: CVE-2008-2794 was published on 2008-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_notification_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_notification_server:6.0:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_notification_server:6.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_notification_server:6.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_notification_server:6.0:sp3_r7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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