SB2019071115 - Privilege escalation in Symantec Messaging Gateway



SB2019071115 - Privilege escalation in Symantec Messaging Gateway

Published: July 11, 2019 Updated: October 31, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019071115
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12751)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper permission checks. A remote authenticated administrator on adjacent network can compromise the software application and escalate privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.