CVE-2017-6327 is a vulnerability in Symantec Message Gateway
Published on August 11, 2017
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.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. The Symantec Messaging Gateway before 10.6.3-267 can encounter an issue of remote code execution.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by May 3, 2022: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2017-6327 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Command Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2017-6327 has been classified to as a Command Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2017-6327
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Affected Versions
Symantec Corporation Messaging Gateway Version All versions prior to version 10.6.3-267 is affected by CVE-2017-6327Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.