Remote Code Execution in Symantec Alert Management System by Intel File Transfer Service
CVE-2009-1431

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec
Status
Client Security
Antivirus
Antivirus Central Quarantine Server
Endpoint Protection
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 April 2009

What is CVE-2009-1431?

A vulnerability exists in the Intel File Transfer service of the Symantec Alert Management System that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. By placing malicious payloads on a network share or a WebDAV server and providing the UNC share pathname to the vulnerable service, attackers can gain unauthorized access and control over the affected systems. This affects multiple Symantec products, potentially compromising the security of users' environments.

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1204
vdb-entryx_refsource_VUPEN
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022132
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022130
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

29% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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