Symantec.Altiris.Deployment.ActiveX

NameSymantec.Altiris.Deployment.ActiveX.Downloadandinstall.Access
Release DateSep 29, 2009
SeverityCritical
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis indicates an attempt to exploit a code execution vulnerability in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution.

The vulnerability is located in the "AeXNSPkgDLLib.dll" ActiveX control through miss-use of "DownloadAndInstall" method. It may allow remote attackers to download and install arbitrary files in vulnerable systems.
Affected ProductsSymantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 sp3
Recommended ActionsSet the kill bit for the affected ActiveX control.
Reference/shttp://intevydis.com/vd-list.shtml
Reference: VID-17723