CVE-2017-6327
Symantec Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 11, 2017 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · symantec message gateway
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.
Code
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Timeline
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Aug 11, 2017 · Catalog
Detected
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.
Nov 3, 2021 · CISA KEV
Known exploited
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May 3, 2022 · CISA KEV
Remediation due
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Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog
Updated
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.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date May 3, 2022
Affected
- cpe symantec/message gatewayversion unspecified
- vendor Symantec Symantec Messaging Gatewayversion unspecified
Sources
- CISA KEVConfirmed exploitationCVE-2017-6327
Symantec Messaging Gateway contains an unspecified vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution. With the ability to perform remote code execution, an attacker may also desire to perform privilege escalating actions.
cisa.gov - CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2017-6327
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2017-6327
30-day exploitation probability 35.9%
first.org - Exploit DatabasePublic exploit reference42519
Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.
exploit-db.com - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-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 ga
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