CVE-2017-6324

Description

The Symantec Messaging Gateway, when processing a specific email attachment, can allow a malformed or corrupted Word file with a potentially malicious macro through despite the administrator having the 'disarm' functionality enabled. This constitutes a 'bypass' of the disarm functionality resident to the application.

7.3

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.45%

Vendor Advisory symantec.com

Affected: Symantec Corporation Messaging Gateway

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038785	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98889	vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170621_00	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6324?: CVE-2017-6324 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6324?: To fix CVE-2017-6324, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-6324 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6324 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6324?: CVE-2017-6324 affects Symantec Corporation Messaging Gateway.

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