High severity · published Aug 11, 2017
CVE-2017-6327
Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
In wildKEV
8.8
CVSS
35.9%
EPSS
Yes
On KEV
Description
The Symantec Messaging Gateway before 10.6.3-267 can encounter an issue of remote code execution, which describes a situation whereby an individual may obtain the ability to execute commands remotely on a target machine or in a target process. In this type of occurrence, after gaining access to the system, the attacker may attempt to elevate their privileges.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)35.9% · higher than 98% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildYes
CISA KEVListed Nov 3, 2021
Federal remediation dueMay 3, 2022
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
MG
Messaging Gateway · Symantec Corporation
All versions prior to version 10.6.3-267 · source: vendor
MG
Message Gateway · Symantec
before 10.6.3-267 · source: NVD
SM
Symantec Messaging Gateway · Symantec
All versions, or not specified · source: KEV
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6327
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-6327
CISA KEV catalogue
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
mailing-list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/28
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42519/
vdb-entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100135
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170810_00