Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution registry keys denial of service
| symantec-altiris-keys-dos (42441) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by registry keys being created with insecure permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system and cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information.
Platforms Affected:
- HP, ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack
- Symantec, Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8
- Symantec, Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9
Remedy:
Refer to SYM008-012 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.
Consequences:
Data Manipulation
References:
- HPSBMA02369 SSRT080115 rev.1, HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) Running Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution, Remote SQL Injection, Remote or Local Gain Extended Privileges, Local Denial of Service (DoS) at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01548422.
- SYM008-012 , Altiris Deployment Solution Multiple Vulnerabilities at http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.05.14a.html.
- BID-29196: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution Registry Keys Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-2288: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x and 6.9.x before 6.9.176 has insufficient access control for deletion and modification of registry keys, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1542: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SA30261: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1020024: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution Lets Remote Users Inject SQL Commands and Local Users Obtain Elevated Privileges
Reported:
May 14, 2008
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