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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.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. 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.

  2. Nov 3, 2021 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  3. May 3, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  4. 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 KEVCVE-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.orgCVE-2017-6327

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2017-6327

    30-day exploitation probability 35.9%

    first.org
  • Exploit Database42519

    Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

    exploit-db.com
  • NIST NVDCVE-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

    nvd.nist.gov

References