CVE-2016-2204

Name: CVE-2016-2204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-22T18:59:06.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2204 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 obtain root-shell access via crafted terminal-window input.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% 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 obtain root-shell access via crafted terminal-window input.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.67%

47.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	<= 10.6.0	7
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	10.6.0	1

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.

How severe is CVE-2016-2204?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2204 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2204?

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-2016-2204?

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Source: NVD / NIST