HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-3028
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CVE-2009-3028

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 7, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-3028 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-3028. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec3 product(s)
altiris deployment solutionaltiris notification servermanagement platform
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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

PATCHhttp://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH44885
PATCHhttp://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH44885
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/36679
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/36679

All References (10)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/36679Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.osvdb.org/57893
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36346Exploit
→
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH44885Patch
→
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090922_00
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/36679Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.osvdb.org/57893
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36346Exploit
→
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH44885Patch
→
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090922_00

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-3028
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 7, 2011

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-3028 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.
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