⚠ Actively exploited
Added to CISA KEV on 2021-11-03. Federal agencies required to patch by 2022-05-03. Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions..

CVE-2017-6327

CWE-77 — Command InjectionCWE-20 — Improper Input Validation6 documents6 sources
Severity
8.8HIGH
EPSS
76.8%
top 1.05%
CISA KEV
KEV
Added 2021-11-03
Due 2022-05-03
Exploit
Exploited in wild
Active exploitation observed
Affected products
2
Symantec Message GatewaySymantec Corporation Messaging Gateway
Timeline
PublishedAug 11
KEV addedNov 3
KEV dueMay 3
Latest updateMay 13
CISA 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.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 2.8 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages2 packages

▶CVEListV5symantec_corporation/messaging_gatewayAll versions prior to version 10.6.3-267
▶NVDsymantec/message_gateway< 10.6.3-267

🔴Vulnerability Details

3
GHSA
GHSA-x45p-q5pf-h9jx: The Symantec Messaging Gateway before 10↗2022-05-13
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CVEList
CVE-2017-6327: The Symantec Messaging Gateway before 10↗2017-08-11
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VulnCheck
Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability↗2017
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💥Exploits & PoCs

1
Exploit-DB
Symantec Messaging Gateway 10.6.3-2 - Root Remote Command Execution↗2017-08-18
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📋Vendor Advisories

1
CISA
Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability↗2021-11-03
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