high8.8Known exploitedPublic exploit code
CVE-2017-6327
Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on a Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, added 2021-11-03. Federal due date: 2022-05-03.
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Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Symantec Messaging Gateway 10.6.3-2 - Root Remote Command Execution2017-08-18 · webapps · jsp · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Message Gateway | before 10.6.3-267 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- CISA KEV catalog
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/28
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100135
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42519/
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170810_00
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/28
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100135
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42519/
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170810_00
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-6327