Symantec Messaging Gateway 10.5 Buffer Overflow Remote RCE as Root
CVE-2024-23615 Published on January 26, 2024
Symantec Messaging Gateway Buffer Overflow
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Messaging Gateway versions 10.5 and before. A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution as root.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-23615 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is a Buffer Overflow Vulnerability?
The software performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.
CVE-2024-23615 has been classified to as a Buffer Overflow vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Symantec Messaging Gateway:- Before and including 10.5 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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