HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-1431
CRITICAL

CVE-2009-1431

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 29, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

XFR.EXE in the Intel File Transfer service in the console in Symantec Alert Management System 2 (AMS2), as used in Symantec System Center (SSS); Symantec AntiVirus Server; Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server; Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) Corporate Edition 9 before 9.0 MR7, 10.0 and 10.1 before 10.1 MR8, and 10.2 before 10.2 MR2; Symantec Client Security (SCS) 2 before 2.0 MR7 and 3 before 3.1 MR8; and Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 11.0 MR3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by placing the code on a (1) share or (2) WebDAV server, and then sending the UNC share pathname to this service.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1431 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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 VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec5 product(s)
antivirusantivirus central quarantine serverclient securityendpoint protectionsystem center
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=786
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34856
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34675
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022130
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022131
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022132
ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090428_02
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1204
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50179
ADVISORYhttp://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=786
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34856
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34675
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022130
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022131
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022132
ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090428_02
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1204
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50179

All References (18)

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http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=786Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/34856Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34675Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022130Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022131Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022132Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090428_02Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1204Third Party Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50179Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=786Third Party Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/34856Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34675Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022130Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022131Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022132Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-1431
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 29, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-1431 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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