Description
axengine.exe in Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution 6.8.x and 6.9.x before 6.9.176 generates credentials with a fixed salt or without any salt, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess encrypted domain credentials.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
symantec
commercial·USaka symantec enterprise security, norton
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://www.insomniasec.com/advisories/ISVA-080516.2.htm
insomniasec.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492228/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1542/references
vupen.com
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