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CRITICAL · 10.0

CVE-2024-23615

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Messaging Gateway versions 10.5 and before. A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution as root.

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Messaging Gateway versions 10.5 and before. A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution as root.

CVSS Score

10.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
BroadcomSymantec Messaging Gateway<= 10.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-23615?

CVE-2024-23615 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Messaging Gateway versions 10.5 and before. A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution as root.

How severe is CVE-2024-23615?

CVE-2024-23615 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-23615?

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