UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2011-03-07

CVE-2009-3028

symantec altiris_deployment_solution Security Advisory (CVE-2009-3028)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2009-3028 impacting symantec altiris_deployment_solution. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Altiris eXpress NS SC Download ActiveX control in AeXNSPkgDLLib.dll, as used in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x, Notification Server 6.0.x, and Symantec Management Platform 7.0.x exposes an unsafe method, which allows remote attackers to force the download of arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary code via the DownloadAndInstall method.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product symantec / altiris_deployment_solution
Affected Versions 6.9
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2009-3028 impacting symantec altiris_deployment_solution.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2009-3028.yaml
id: cve-2009-3028

info:
  name: symantec altiris_deployment_solution - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2009-3028 affecting symantec altiris_deployment_solution.
    Evaluation: The Altiris eXpress NS SC Download ActiveX control in AeXNSPkgDLLib.dll, as used in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x, Notification Server 6....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2009-3028
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2009-3028
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2009-3028,symantec,altiris_deployment_soluti,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "altiris_deployment_solution"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2009-3028.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2009-3028
# Target: symantec altiris_deployment_solution | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2009-3028 (symantec altiris_deployment_solution)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against symantec altiris_deployment_solution scope (6.9).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2009-3028.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2009-3028
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install altiris_deployment_soluti 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade altiris_deployment_soluti 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update altiris_deployment_soluti

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i altiris_deployment_soluti 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i altiris_deployment_soluti

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2009-3028 in symantec altiris_deployment_solution?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update symantec altiris_deployment_solution packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2009-3028?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2009-3028?

CVE-2009-3028 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2009-3028
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor symantec
Product altiris_deployment_solution
Published 2011-03-07
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P