CVE-2009-3031

Name: CVE-2009-3031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-03T16:30:10.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 45.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3031 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the BrowseAndSaveFile method in the Altiris eXpress NS ConsoleUtilities ActiveX control 6.0.0.1846 in AeXNSConsoleUtilities.dll in Symantec Altiris Notification Server (NS) 6.0 before R12, Deployment Server 6.8 and 6.9 in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 SP3, and Symantec Management Platform (SMP) 7.0 before SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second argument.. EPSS estimates a 45.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the BrowseAndSaveFile method in the Altiris eXpress NS ConsoleUtilities ActiveX control 6.0.0.1846 in AeXNSConsoleUtilities.dll in Symantec Altiris Notification Server (NS) 6.0 before R12, Deployment Server 6.8 and 6.9 in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 SP3, and Symantec Management Platform (SMP) 7.0 before SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

45.43%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

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

References

http://sotiriu.de/adv/NSOADV-2009-001.txtExploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507625/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36698Exploit, Patch
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20091102_00
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3117Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=49389&p=1Vendor Advisory
https://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=49568&p=1Vendor Advisory
http://sotiriu.de/adv/NSOADV-2009-001.txtExploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507625/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36698Exploit, Patch
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20091102_00
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3117Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=49389&p=1Vendor Advisory
https://kb.altiris.com/article.asp?article=49568&p=1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3031?

How severe is CVE-2009-3031?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3031 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 45.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3031?

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