How severe is CVE-2024-23617?

CVE-2024-23617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23617?

CVE-2024-23617 affects Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23617?

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-2024-23617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21111.

When was CVE-2024-23617 published?

CVE-2024-23617 was published on 2024-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23617

CVE-2024-23617 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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 9.6)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21111
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server
Published: 2024-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Data Loss Prevention version 14.0.2 and before. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a crafted document to achieve code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23617?: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Data Loss Prevention version 14.0.2 and before. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a crafted document to achieve code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-23617?: CVE-2024-23617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23617?: CVE-2024-23617 affects Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23617?: 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-2024-23617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21111.
When was CVE-2024-23617 published?: CVE-2024-23617 was published on 2024-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/01/25/symantec-data-loss-prevention-wp6sr-dll-stack-buffer-overflow-remote-code-execution/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_data_center_security_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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