CVE-2017-6326
CVE-2017-6326 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Messaging Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 73% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Messaging Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Symantec Messaging Gateway 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6326?
- The Symantec Messaging Gateway 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.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6326?
- CVE-2017-6326 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-6326 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6326?
- CVE-2017-6326 affects Symantec Messaging Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6326?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-6326 published?
- CVE-2017-6326 was published on 2017-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98893
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038785
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42251/
- 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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