CVE-2024-23616
CVE-2024-23616 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Symantec Server Management Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21110
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Broadcom Symantec Server Management Suite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Server Management Suite version 7.9 and before. A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution as SYSTEM.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-23616?
- A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Server Management Suite version 7.9 and before. A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution as SYSTEM.
- How severe is CVE-2024-23616?
- CVE-2024-23616 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-2024-23616 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-23616?
- CVE-2024-23616 affects Broadcom Symantec Server Management Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-23616?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-23616 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-23616 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21110.
- When was CVE-2024-23616 published?
- CVE-2024-23616 was published on 2024-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_server_management_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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