Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway
CVE-2017-6326

10CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec Corporation
Status
Messaging Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 June 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 70%

Summary

The Symantec Messaging Gateway is susceptible to a remote code execution issue which allows an attacker to run arbitrary commands on the target system. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential compromise of the host machine. Organizations using affected versions must implement appropriate patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Messaging Gateway All versions prior to version 10.6.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2017-6326
Created by Rapid7

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038785
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42251/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98893
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

EPSS Score

70% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
10
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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