CVE-2009-3031

CVE-2009-3031 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 45% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 45% (99th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution
• Published: 2009-11-03
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the BrowseAndSaveFile method in the Altiris eXpress NS ConsoleUtilities ActiveX control 6.0.0.1846 in AeXNSConsoleUtilities.dll in Symantec Altiris Notification Server (NS) 6.0 before R12, Deployment Server 6.8 and 6.9 in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 SP3, and Symantec Management Platform (SMP) 7.0 before SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3031?

Stack-based buffer overflow in the BrowseAndSaveFile method in the Altiris eXpress NS ConsoleUtilities ActiveX control 6.0.0.1846 in AeXNSConsoleUtilities.dll in Symantec Altiris Notification Server (NS) 6.0 before R12, Deployment Server 6.8 and 6.9 in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 SP3, and Symantec Management Platform (SMP) 7.0 before SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second argument.

How severe is CVE-2009-3031?

CVE-2009-3031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3031?

CVE-2009-3031 primarily affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3031?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-3031 published?

CVE-2009-3031 was published on 2009-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://sotiriu.de/adv/NSOADV-2009-001.txt
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507625/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36698
• http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20091102_00
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3117
• https://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=49389&p=1
• https://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=49568&p=1

Affected products (13)

• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_deployment_solution:6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_deployment_solution:6.9:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_deployment_solution:6.9:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_deployment_solution:6.9:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_management_platform:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_management_platform:7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_notification_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:altiris_notification_server:7.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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