CVE-2024-23613: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Deployment Solution version 7.9 when parsing UpdateComputer

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CRITICAL 10.0REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-23613 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting symantec deployment solutions. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Deployment Solution version 7.9 when parsing UpdateComputer tokens. A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution as SYSTEM.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-120
Published	2024-01-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Exodus Intelligence · Vendor: broadcom

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-26 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadcom symantec deployment solutions DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy symantec-deployment-solutions || rpm -q symantec-deployment-solutions || symantec-deployment-solutions --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison symantec-deployment-solutions sudo apt install symantec-deployment-solutions=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9> sudo apt-mark hold symantec-deployment-solutions

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list symantec-deployment-solutions sudo dnf downgrade symantec-deployment-solutions-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9> sudo dnf versionlock add symantec-deployment-solutions

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-23613?

symantec deployment solutions: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23613 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23613 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-23613 affect?

CVE-2024-23613 affects symantec deployment solutions. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Deployment Solution version 7.9 when parsing UpdateComputer tokens. A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution as SYSTEM.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23613?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Symantec and Broadcom vulnerabilities

References

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