Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution installation directory code execution
| symantec-altiris-install-code-execution (42442) |  High Risk |
Description:
Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper permissions being set on the installation directory. A local attacker with access to the Deployment Solution installation directory could replace application components within the directory with code and run the code with administrative privileges on the system.
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:
Gain Access
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-29197: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution Install Directory Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-2287: 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.
- 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
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1542: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
May 14, 2008
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