UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2010-02-02

CVE-2009-3035

symantec altiris_notification_server Security Advisory (CVE-2009-3035)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2009-3035 impacting symantec altiris_notification_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product symantec / altiris_notification_server
Affected Versions 6.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-255

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-2009-3035 impacting symantec altiris_notification_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2009-3035.yaml
id: cve-2009-3035

info:
  name: symantec altiris_notification_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2009-3035 affecting symantec altiris_notification_server.
    Evaluation: 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 cert...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2009-3035
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2009-3035
    cwe-id: CWE-255
  tags: cve,cve-2009-3035,symantec,altiris_notification_serv,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "altiris_notification_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2009-3035.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2009-3035
# Target: symantec altiris_notification_server | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2009-3035 (symantec altiris_notification_server)...")
    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_notification_server scope (6.0).")
        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-2009-3035.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2009-3035
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install altiris_notification_serv 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade altiris_notification_serv 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update altiris_notification_serv

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

# 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-2009-3035 in symantec altiris_notification_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update symantec altiris_notification_server 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-2009-3035?

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-2009-3035?

CVE-2009-3035 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2009-3035
Weakness CWE-255
Vendor symantec
Product altiris_notification_server
Published 2010-02-02
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P