CVE-2017-6324
CVE-2017-6324 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Messaging Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Symantec Messaging Gateway, when processing a specific email attachment, can allow a malformed or corrupted Word file with a potentially malicious macro through despite the administrator having the 'disarm' functionality enabled. This constitutes a 'bypass' of the disarm functionality resident to the application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6324?
- The Symantec Messaging Gateway, when processing a specific email attachment, can allow a malformed or corrupted Word file with a potentially malicious macro through despite the administrator having the 'disarm' functionality enabled. This constitutes a 'bypass' of the disarm functionality resident to the application.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6324?
- CVE-2017-6324 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2017-6324 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6324?
- CVE-2017-6324 affects Symantec Messaging Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6324?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-6324 published?
- CVE-2017-6324 was published on 2017-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98889
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038785
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170621_00
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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