CVE-2008-1754: Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution before 6.9.164 stores the Deployment Solution Agent (aka AClient) pass...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution flaw could expose the agent password to someone who already has local access to a managed machine. The issue is credential disclosure, not remote code execution by itself. Exposure is limited to environments still running Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution versions before 6.9.164 with AClient deployed. Risk depends on whether untrusted local users can access managed endpoints. Prioritize remediation where legacy Altiris clients remain on shared or user-accessible systems. This is not evidenced as internet-exploitable, but exposed management credentials can increase operational risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Deployment Solution to 6.9.164 or later, following vendor guidance.; Restrict local interactive access on managed endpoints.; Review endpoint controls limiting access to other users' process memory..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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