CVEs / CVE-2017-6327
CVE-2017-6327: Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Known exploited in the CISA KEV catalog since 3 Nov 2021
- high 8.8 CVSS 3.1 (NVD)
- EPSS 35.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of CVEs (30 Oct 2026)
- Last changed at its sources
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Summary
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.
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.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Corporation Messaging Gateway | All versions prior to version 10.6.3-267 | — |
Exploitation
| In CISA KEV since | 3 Nov 2021 |
|---|---|
| Due date for US federal agencies | 3 May 2022 |
| Used in ransomware campaigns | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Severity
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 highCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HScored by NVD |
|---|---|
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
References
- CVE-2017-6327 on NVD
- CVE-2017-6327 in the CISA KEV catalog
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/28 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100135 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42519/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170810_00 Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-6327 US Government Resource
Sources
Exploitation status from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. EPSS scores from FIRST. Descriptions, severity and references from the National Vulnerability Database. Open-source package versions from OSV (CC-BY 4.0). Text is shown as each source states it; Stackurity does not edit it. Check the vendor's advisory before acting.
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