CVE-2009-1429

Symantec AntiVirus < 9.0 and 10.0-10.1 - Remote Code Execution via Crafted Packet

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2009-1429. PoCs published by Metasploit, kingcope, MC, including Metasploit module exploits/windows/antivirus/ams_xfr.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a command injection vulnerability in Symantec System Center Alert Management System (xfr.exe) by sending a maliciously crafted packet to port 12174, allowing arbitrary command execution. It supports both direct command execution and a staged payload via TFTP.

Description

The Intel LANDesk Common Base Agent (CBA) in Symantec Alert Management System 2 (AMS2), as used in Symantec System Center (SSS); Symantec AntiVirus Server; Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server; Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) Corporate Edition 9 before 9.0 MR7, 10.0 and 10.1 before 10.1 MR8, and 10.2 before 10.2 MR2; Symantec Client Security (SCS) 2 before 2.0 MR7 and 3 before 3.1 MR8; and Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 11.0 MR3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted packet whose contents are interpreted as a command to be launched in a new process by the CreateProcessA function.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17699

This Metasploit module exploits a command injection vulnerability in Symantec System Center Alert Management System (xfr.exe) by sending a maliciously crafted packet to port 12174, allowing arbitrary command execution. It supports both direct command execution and a staged payload via TFTP.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Symantec System Center Alert Management System (xfr.exe)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to port 12174 on the target system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by kingcope · perlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10340

This exploit targets a command injection vulnerability in Symantec's AMS2 component, allowing remote command execution with SYSTEM privileges via TCP port 12174. It includes multiple attack modes such as adding users, downloading/executing payloads, and testing connectivity.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Symantec Alert Management Systems 2 (AMS2) component in multiple Symantec products
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to TCP port 12174 on the target system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT
by MC · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/antivirus/ams_xfr.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a command injection vulnerability in Symantec System Center Alert Management System (xfr.exe) by sending a maliciously crafted packet to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Symantec System Center Alert Management System (xfr.exe)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target system on port 12174
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (10)

Core 10
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1204
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022132
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022130
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50176
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34671
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/34856
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/54157
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022131
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8346

Scores

EPSS 0.8793
EPSS Percentile 99.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (36)
symantec/antivirus
symantec/antivirus 10.0
symantec/antivirus 10.0.1
symantec/antivirus 10.0.1.1
symantec/antivirus 10.0.2
symantec/antivirus 10.0.2.1
symantec/antivirus 10.0.2.2
symantec/antivirus 10.0.3
symantec/antivirus 10.0.4
symantec/antivirus 10.0.5
... and 26 more
Published Apr 29, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026