Local User Shell Access Vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway Appliance
CVE-2016-2204

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec
Status
Messaging Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2016

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.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86138
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035609
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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