CVE-2017-6326

10.0 CRITICAL
Published: June 26, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The Symantec Messaging Gateway 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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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/98893
Source: secure@symantec.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038785
Source: secure@symantec.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42251/
Source: secure@symantec.com
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170621_00
Source: secure@symantec.com
Mitigation Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98893
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038785
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42251/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170621_00
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mitigation Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
10.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
72.8%
99th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

symantec