Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution

CVE-2008-1473

Summary

The Altiris Client Service (AClient.exe) in Symantec's Altiris Deployment Solution prior to version 6.9.164 is susceptible to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. Attackers with local access can exploit this flaw using a 'Shatter' style attack, allowing them to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. This vulnerability underscores the importance of updating to the latest versions to mitigate potential risks.

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