Local User Shell Access Vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway Appliance
CVE-2016-2204
8.2HIGH
What is CVE-2016-2204?
The management console of Symantec Messaging Gateway Appliance devices prior to version 10.6.1 is susceptible to a vulnerability that enables local users to gain unauthorized root-shell access by leveraging crafted input within a terminal window. This flaw can lead to significant security risks, allowing an attacker to execute commands with elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire system.