CVE-2017-6327 kev in the critical feed json
The Symantec Messaging Gateway before 10.6.3-267 can encounter an issue of remote code execution, which describes a situation whereby an in…
published 2017-08-11 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-15388
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Exploited
- added 2021-11-03
- epss
- 35.9%
- EPSS 35.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The Symantec Messaging Gateway before 10.6.3-267 can encounter an issue of remote code execution, which describes a situation whereby an individual may obtain the ability to execute commands remotely on a target machine or in a target process. In this type of occurrence, after gaining access to the system, the attacker may attempt to elevate their privileges.
Patch / fix
cisa required action Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- symantec message_gateway 10.6.3-267
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-42519)
- Added to CISA KEV
- CISA patch deadline
- CISA SSVC: exploitation active
Known exploited
- Added
- 5 y ago
- Patch by
- 2022-05-03 (4 y ago)
- Ransomware
- Not known
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Vendor, product
- Symantec, Symantec Messaging Gateway
- CISA name
- Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Active, exploited in the wild
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- total
- Assessed
- 21 mo ago
Exploit prediction
35.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-42519 Symantec Messaging Gateway 10.6.3-2 - Root Remote Command Execution webapps, 2017-08-18
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- Symantec Corporation Messaging Gateway
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/42519/
exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
-
symantec.com
/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170810
vendor-advisory
-
seclists.org
/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/28
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/100135
vdb-entry, broken-link, third-party-advisory
-
cisa.gov
/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-6327
government-resource, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-6327
- NVD CVE-2017-6327
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