CVE-2008-2287 json
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 loca…
published 2008-05-18 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2284
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 28%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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symantec.com
/avcenter/security/Content/2008.05.14a.html
patch
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=122167472229965&w=2
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42442
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1542/references
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29197
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020024
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/30261
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2287
- NVD CVE-2008-2287
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