CVE-2009-3028

Name: CVE-2009-3028
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-03-07T21:00:01.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 42.60%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3028 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 42.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

42.60%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Altiris Deployment Solution	6.9
Symantec	Altiris Notification Server	6.0
Symantec	Management Platform	7.0

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3028?

How severe is CVE-2009-3028?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3028 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 42.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3028?

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Source: NVD / NIST