CVE-2008-2287

Description

Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x and 6.9.x before 6.9.176 does not properly protect the install directory, which might allow local users to gain privileges by replacing an application component with a Trojan horse.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory marc.info
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42442 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1542/references vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122167472229965&w=2 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29197 vdb entry
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.05.14a.html patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020024 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/30261 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2287?
CVE-2008-2287 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2287?
To fix CVE-2008-2287, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2287 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-2287 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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