Open Redirection Vulnerability in Symantec Proxy and ASG Products
CVE-2016-9099

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec Corporation

Status
Asg
Proxysg
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2017

What is CVE-2016-9099?

Symantec Advanced Secure Gateway and ProxySG products are vulnerable to an open redirection flaw, allowing attackers to exploit crafted URLs in the management console. This vulnerability could lead to phishing attacks, redirecting users to potentially harmful websites without their consent. It is critical for users of affected versions to apply patches and follow security best practices to mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

ASG 6.6

ASG 6.7 prior to 6.7.2.1

ProxySG 6.5 prior to 6.5.10.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102455
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040138
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protecti...
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-9099 : Open Redirection Vulnerability in Symantec Proxy and ASG Products