ID:1819 - Exploit for Remote code execution in Symantec Messaging Gateway - CVE-2017-6326

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1819 - Exploit for Remote code execution in Symantec Messaging Gateway - CVE-2017-6326

ID:1819 - Exploit for Remote code execution in Symantec Messaging Gateway - CVE-2017-6326

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU7194
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6326
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Symantec Messaging Gateway

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Upgrade to SMG version 10.6.3 and apply patch 10.6.3-266.