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.
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Aug/28 | third party advisory mailing list |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42519/ | exploit vdb entry third party advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100135 | vdb entry third party advisory broken link |
| https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20170810_00 | vendor advisory |