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CVE-2017-6327 (GCVE-0-2017-6327)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2017-08-11 20:00
Modified
2025-10-21 23:55
Severity ?
VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- Code Execution
Summary
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.
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Impacted products
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| Symantec Corporation | Messaging Gateway |
Version: All versions prior to version 10.6.3-267 |
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