Remote code execution in Symantec Messaging Gateway - CVE-2017-6326
Published: June 26, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7194
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6326
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
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.
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.
Affected software
Symantec Messaging Gateway
How to mitigate CVE-2017-6326
Upgrade to SMG version 10.6.3 and apply patch 10.6.3-266.