CVE-2009-3028Altiris Deployment Solution Vulnerability
The Altiris eXpress NS SC Download ActiveX control in AeXNSPkgDLLib.dll, as used in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x, Notification Server 6.0.x, and Symantec Management Platform 7.0.x exposes an unsafe method, which allows remote attackers to force the download of…
Published Mar 7, 2011 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2009-3028 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Altiris Deployment Solution (Symantec), Altiris Notification Server (Symantec), Management Platform (Symantec).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
50/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The Altiris eXpress NS SC Download ActiveX control in AeXNSPkgDLLib.dll, as used in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x, Notification Server 6.0.x, and Symantec Management Platform 7.0.x exposes an unsafe method, which allows remote attackers to force the download of arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary code via the DownloadAndInstall method.
Affected Products
30 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Altiris Deployment SolutionSymantec | 6.9, 6.9-sp1, 6.9-sp2, 6.9-sp3, 6.9-sp4 | n/a |
| Altiris Notification ServerSymantec | 6.0, 6.0-sp1, 6.0-sp1_hf12, 6.0-sp2, 6.0-sp3, 6.0-sp3_r1, 6.0-sp3_r10, 6.0-sp3_r11 | n/a |
| Management PlatformSymantec | 7.0, 7.0-rc5, 7.0-sp1, 7.0-sp2, 7.0-sp3, 7.0-sp4, 7.0-sp5 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 7, 2011
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
References
- advisory36679
- patchsymantec.com · support
- exploitMSF symantec_altirisdeployment_downloadandinstall.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16600
- exploit36346
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Altiris eXpress NS SC Download ActiveX control in AeXNSPkgDLLib.dll, as used in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9.x, Notification Server 6.0.x, and Symantec Management Platform 7.0.x exposes an unsafe method, which allows remote attackers to force the download of arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitra…
Affected: Altiris Deployment Solution (Symantec) versions 6.9, 6.9-sp1, 6.9-sp2, 6.9-sp3, 6.9-sp4; Altiris Notification Server (Symantec) versions 6.0, 6.0-sp1, 6.0-sp1_hf12, 6.0-sp2, 6.0-sp3, 6.0-sp3_r1, 6.0-sp3_r10, 6.0-sp3_r11; Management Platform (Symantec) versions 7.0, 7.0-rc5, 7.0-sp1, 7.0-sp2, 7.0-sp3, 7.0-sp4, 7.0-sp5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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