How severe is CVE-2009-3107?

CVE-2009-3107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3107 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3107?

CVE-2009-3107 primarily affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3107?

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

When was CVE-2009-3107 published?

CVE-2009-3107 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3107

CVE-2009-3107 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution
Published: 2009-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x before 6.9 SP3 Build 430 does not properly restrict access to the listening port for the DBManager service, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify tasks or the Altiris Database via a connection to this service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3107?: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x before 6.9 SP3 Build 430 does not properly restrict access to the listening port for the DBManager service, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify tasks or the Altiris Database via a connection to this service.
How severe is CVE-2009-3107?: CVE-2009-3107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3107 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3107?: CVE-2009-3107 primarily affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3107?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3107 published?: CVE-2009-3107 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*

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