CVE-2008-2291: symantec altiris_deployment_solution Credentials Management Errors
CVSS: 7.5v2.0HighModified
Published 18-05-2008Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2008-2291 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Credentials Management Errors vulnerability in symantec altiris_deployment_solution. EPSS estimates a 4.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
4.19%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-05-2008PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
axengine.exe in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x and 6.9.x before 6.9.176 generates credentials with a fixed salt or without any salt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess encrypted domain credentials.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
4.19%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
91%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 4.19% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score4.19%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Symantec1 product
- altiris_deployment_solution≥ 6.9, < 6.9.176 | 6.8 | 6.8:sp1 | 6.8:sp2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
11 links- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492228/100/0/threadedMailing ListX Refsource BUGTRAQThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=122167472229965&w=2Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource HPMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492128/100/0/threadedMailing ListX Refsource BUGTRAQThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry