CVE-2016-2204

8.2 HIGH

Published: April 22, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

The management console on Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) Appliance devices before 10.6.1 allows local users to obtain root-shell access via crafted terminal-window input.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86138

Source: secure@symantec.com

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035609

Source: secure@symantec.com

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160418_00

Source: secure@symantec.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86138

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035609

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160418_00

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.2 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.2%

36th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-74

Affected Vendors

symantec

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