Information disclosure in Symantec Messaging Gateway



Published: 2019-10-31
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-9699
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Symantec Messaging Gateway
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor Broadcom

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU22440

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9699

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated administrator on adjacent network can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Symantec Messaging Gateway: 9.0 - 10.6.6

External links

http://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1482.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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