CVE-2009-3109
CVE-2009-3109 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the AClient agent in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x before 6.9 SP3 Build 430, when key-based authentication is being used between a deployment server and a client, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM by spoofing the deployment server and sending "alternate commands" before the handshake is completed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-3109?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the AClient agent in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x before 6.9 SP3 Build 430, when key-based authentication is being used between a deployment server and a client, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM by spoofing the deployment server and sending "alternate commands" before the handshake is completed.
- How severe is CVE-2009-3109?
- CVE-2009-3109 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-3109 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-3109?
- CVE-2009-3109 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-2009-3109?
- 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-2009-3109 published?
- CVE-2009-3109 was published on 2009-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36502
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36112
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022779
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090826_00
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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