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CVE-2009-3035

4.3 · MEDIUM

The web console in Symantec Altiris Notification Server 6.0.x before 6.0 SP3 R12 uses a hardcoded key that can decrypt SQL Server credentials and certain discovery credentials, and stores this key…

Published Feb 2, 2010symantecCWE-255EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2009-3035 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec altiris_notification_server. It was published on February 2, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The web console in Symantec Altiris Notification Server 6.0.x before 6.0 SP3 R12 uses a hardcoded key that can decrypt SQL Server credentials and certain discovery credentials, and stores this key on the Notification Server machine, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information and possibly execute arbitrary code by decrypting and using these credentials.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update altiris_notification_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/62010Refsecunia.com/advisories/38356Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/37953Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1023521Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2010&suid=20100128_00Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0256Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55952Refosvdb.org/62010Refsecunia.com/advisories/38356Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/37953

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3035?

CVE-2009-3035 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec altiris_notification_server. It was published on February 2, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-3035?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3035?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update altiris_notification_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-3035?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3035 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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