RCE in Symantec Message_gateway
CVE-2017-6327
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 proc…
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.353 (98.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Symantec Message_gateway
- Symantec Corporation Messaging Gateway — versions All versions prior to version 10.6.3-267
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secure@symantec.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- secure@symantec.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- secure@symantec.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- secure@symantec.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6327?
- CVE-2017-6327 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Message_gateway, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-08-11.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6327?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-6327 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2017-6327 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.