Is CVE-2009-3179 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2009-3179 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2009-3179 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-3179 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-3179?

CVE-2009-3179 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2009-3179

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 11, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown client-side attack vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 7.17, as identified by (1) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit, (2) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit (II)," and (3) "Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 exploit (III)." NOTE: as of 20090909, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-3179 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.