CVE-2015-5692
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CVE-2015-5692 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. admin_messages.php in the management console on Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliances with software before 5.2.2 DB 5.0.0.1277 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a safe extension and content type, and then leveraging an improper Sudo configuration to make this a setuid-root file.. EPSS estimates a 5.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
admin_messages.php in the management console on Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliances with software before 5.2.2 DB 5.0.0.1277 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a safe extension and content type, and then leveraging an improper Sudo configuration to make this a setuid-root file.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Web Gateway | <= 5.2.2 |
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