CVE-2005-1590 describes a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Altiris Client Service (ACLIENT.EXE) version 6.0.88, affecting Altiris Client Service and Deployment Solution. A local attacker can bypass password protection and gain administrative access by manipulating a hidden window, then using the "View Log File" option from the client tray icon. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.6, indicating low attack complexity and requiring local access, with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0.88CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:altiris:client_service:6.0.88:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:altiris:deployment_solution:5.6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.6.181CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:altiris:deployment_solution:5.6.181:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:altiris:deployment_solution:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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