CVE-2017-6327: Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High · CVSS 8.8 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 35.9%, 98th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: symantec
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Unknown.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
The Symantec Messaging Gateway before 10.6.3-267 can encounter an issue of remote code execution, which describes a situation whereby an individual may obtain the ability to execute commands remotely on a target machine or in a target process. In this type of occurrence, after gaining access to the system, the attacker may attempt to elevate their privileges.
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
Symantec Corporation: Messaging Gateway
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/28 (opens in new tab)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42519/ (opens in new tab)
- www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp (opens in new tab)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/100135 (opens in new tab)
- CVE records from the CVE Program (cve.org). CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. (opens in new tab)
- This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. (opens in new tab)
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)