How severe is CVE-2009-3179?

CVE-2009-3179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3179?

CVE-2009-3179 affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3179?

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-2009-3179 published?

CVE-2009-3179 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3179

CVE-2009-3179 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution
Published: 2009-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown client-side attack vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 7.17, as identified by (1) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit, (2) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit (II)," and (3) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit (III)." 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-2009-3179?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown client-side attack vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 7.17, as identified by (1) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit, (2) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit (II)," and (3) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit (III)." 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-2009-3179?: CVE-2009-3179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3179?: CVE-2009-3179 affects Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3179?: 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-2009-3179 published?: CVE-2009-3179 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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