CVE-2016-2203

Name: CVE-2016-2203
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-22T18:59:05.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2203 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The management console on Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) Appliance devices before 10.6.1 allows local users to discover an encrypted AD password by leveraging certain read privileges.. EPSS estimates a 7.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The management console on Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) Appliance devices before 10.6.1 allows local users to discover an encrypted AD password by leveraging certain read privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.06%

93.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	10.6.0	Patch3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136758/Symantec-Brightmail-10.6.0-7-LDAP-Credential-Grabber.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86137Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035609Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160418_00Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39715/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136758/Symantec-Brightmail-10.6.0-7-LDAP-Credential-Grabber.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86137Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035609Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160418_00Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39715/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2203?

The management console on Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) Appliance devices before 10.6.1 allows local users to discover an encrypted AD password by leveraging certain read privileges.

How severe is CVE-2016-2203?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2203 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2203?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2203?

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Source: NVD / NIST