SB2016092807 - Information disclosure in Symantec Messaging Gateway



SB2016092807 - Information disclosure in Symantec Messaging Gateway

Published: September 28, 2016 Updated: September 14, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2016092807
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5312)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to obtain files on the target system.

The weakness exists due to input validation flaw. By sending a specially crafted request attackers can cause an error in a charting component and read arbitary files and directories.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in access to certain information on the target system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.