SB2016100705 - Modification of Information in Symantec Web Gateway



SB2016100705 - Modification of Information in Symantec Web Gateway

Published: October 7, 2016 Updated: October 10, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016100705
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Modification of Information (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5313)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to update unauthorized whitelist.
The weakness is caused by insufficient input validation. By sending a specially crafted script atttackers can change the whitelist configuration.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in addition of unauthorized whitelist entry.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.