Messaging Gateway
CVE-2017-6327: Messaging Gateway Remote Code Execution
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.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Messaging Gateway All versions prior to version 10.6 | See the advisory |
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What it is
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.
Exploitation
CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 3 Nov 2021.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.