Memory Password Exposure in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution
CVE-2008-6828
7.8HIGH
What is CVE-2008-6828?
The Altiris Deployment Solution by Symantec exhibits a vulnerability where the Application Identity Account password is stored in cleartext within the system memory. This design flaw permits local users to exploit this exposure, potentially gaining elevated privileges and tampering with the clients of the Deployment Solution Server. Such vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of critical system components.