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CVE-2017-6327

Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Symantec Symantec Messaging GatewayNetwork & edge
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CVSS
8.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 3 Nov 2021CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)35.9%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline3 May 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 11 Aug 2017, 20:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 18 Aug 2017Exploit code publicExploit-DB
  3. 3 Nov 2021Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 1

  • Webapps exploitSymantec Messaging Gateway 10.6.3-2 - Root Remote Command Execution 18 Aug 2017Exploit-DB

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Description

Symantec Messaging Gateway contains an unspecified vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution. With the ability to perform remote code execution, an attacker may also desire to perform privilege escalating actions.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Messaging Gatewayaffected: All versions prior to version 10.6.3-267CVE List

References 4