HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-0716
MEDIUM

CVE-2008-0716

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 12, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The agent in Symantec Altiris Notification Server before 6.0 SP3 R7 allows local users to gain privileges via a "Shatter" style attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0716 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec1 product(s)
altiris notification server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (10)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-0716
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 12, 2008

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2008-0716 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.