CVE-2008-6827

Name: CVE-2008-6827
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-08T19:30:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6827 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The ListView control in the Client GUI (AClient.exe) in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.x before 6.9.355 SP1 allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a "Shatter" style attack on the "command prompt" hidden GUI button to (1) overwrite the CommandLine parameter to cmd.exe to use SYSTEM privileges and (2) modify the DLL that is loaded using the LoadLibrary API function.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ListView control in the Client GUI (AClient.exe) in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.x before 6.9.355 SP1 allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges and execute arbitrary commands via a "Shatter" style attack on the "command prompt" hidden GUI button to (1) overwrite the CommandLine parameter to cmd.exe to use SYSTEM privileges and (2) modify the DLL that is loaded using the LoadLibrary API function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.08%

61.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Altiris Deployment Solution	>= 6.0, < 6.9.355
Symantec	Altiris Deployment Solution	6.9.355

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122460544316205&w=2Mailing List
http://osvdb.org/49426Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/31773Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.insomniasec.com/advisories/ISVA-081020.1.htmBroken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31766Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021071Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.10.20a.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2876Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46006Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122460544316205&w=2Mailing List
http://osvdb.org/49426Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/31773Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.insomniasec.com/advisories/ISVA-081020.1.htmBroken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31766Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021071Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.10.20a.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2876Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46006Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6827?

How severe is CVE-2008-6827?

CVE-2008-6827 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6827?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST