CVE-2008-6828

Name: CVE-2008-6828
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-08T19:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6828 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.x before 6.9.355 SP1 stores the Application Identity Account password in memory in cleartext, which allows local users to gain privileges and modify clients of the Deployment Solution Server.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.x before 6.9.355 SP1 stores the Application Identity Account password in memory in cleartext, which allows local users to gain privileges and modify clients of the Deployment Solution Server.

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

0.25%

16.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Altiris Deployment Solution	< 6.9.355
Symantec	Altiris Deployment Solution	6.9.355

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/31773Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.10.20b.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31767Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021072Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2876Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46007Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/31773Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.10.20b.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31767Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021072Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2876Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46007Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6828?

How severe is CVE-2008-6828?

CVE-2008-6828 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6828?

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