AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2017-6327
HIGH · CVSS 8.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2017-08-11 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 8.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-77, NVD-CWE-noinfo
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Symantec · Symantec Messaging Gateway
- Added to catalog
- 2021-11-03
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-05-03
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:message_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 10.6.3-267
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- 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
US Government Resource