How severe is CVE-2009-3178?

CVE-2009-3178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3178?

CVE-2009-3178 affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3178?

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-2009-3178 published?

CVE-2009-3178 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3178

CVE-2009-3178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution
Published: 2009-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in mm.exe in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown attack vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 7.18, "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 DoS." NOTE: as of 20090909, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3178?: Unspecified vulnerability in mm.exe in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown attack vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 7.18, "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 DoS." NOTE: as of 20090909, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
How severe is CVE-2009-3178?: CVE-2009-3178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3178?: CVE-2009-3178 affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3178?: 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-2009-3178 published?: CVE-2009-3178 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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