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.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/28 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100135 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42519/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170810_00 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/28 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100135 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42519/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170810_00 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-6327 |
Configurations
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Information
Published : 2017-08-11 20:29
Updated : 2025-10-22 00:16
NVD link : CVE-2017-6327
Mitre link : CVE-2017-6327
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-6327
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Products Affected
symantec
- message_gateway
CWE
NVD-CWE-noinfo
CWE-77
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')