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HIGH · 8.2

CVE-2016-2204

The management console on Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) Appliance devices before 10.6.1 allows local users to obtain root-shell access via crafted terminal-window input.

Vulnerability Description

The management console on Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) Appliance devices before 10.6.1 allows local users to obtain root-shell access via crafted terminal-window input.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SymantecMessaging Gateway<= 10.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-74

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2204?

CVE-2016-2204 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). The management console on Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) Appliance devices before 10.6.1 allows local users to obtain root-shell access via crafted terminal-window input.

How severe is CVE-2016-2204?

CVE-2016-2204 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2204?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Messaging Gateway.