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CVE-2017-6327

8.8 HIGH Known exploited Published 2017-08-11 Modified 2026-06-17 Official page ↗

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability — Symantec Symantec Messaging Gateway

Symantec Messaging Gateway contains an unspecified vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution. With the ability to perform remote code execution, an attacker may also desire to perform privilege escalating actions.

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03
Remediation due: 2022-05-03
Ransomware use: Unknown
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6327

Status: Analyzed
Published: 2017-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17
Assigner: [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 ([email protected]): 8.8 HIGH — CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 3.1 (134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0): 8.8 HIGH — CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0 ([email protected]): 6.5 MEDIUM — AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weaknesses: CWE-77

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.

Affected configurations

• symantec message gateway (< 10.6.3-267)

Weakness · CWE (1)

CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command weakness

References