CVE-2017-6327

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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 8.8 High

Status

Analyzed - secure@symantec.com

Published

2017-08-11

Last modified

2025-10-21

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2021-11-03, action due 2022-05-03: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

CWE-77

Affected products

• Message Gateway (Symantec)
• Messaging Gateway (Symantec Corporation)

References

• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/28
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100135
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42519/
• https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year…
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-6327