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CVE-2018-12242

UnknownEPSS 2.95%

Last modified

CVE-2018-12242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Symantec Messaging Gateway product prior to 10.6.6 may be susceptible to an authentication bypass exploit, which is a type of issue that can allow attackers to potentially circumvent security mechanisms currently in place and gain access to the system or network.. EPSS estimates a 2.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Symantec Messaging Gateway product prior to 10.6.6 may be susceptible to an authentication bypass exploit, which is a type of issue that can allow attackers to potentially circumvent security mechanisms currently in place and gain access to the system or network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.95%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SymantecMessaging Gateway< 10.6.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12242?
The Symantec Messaging Gateway product prior to 10.6.6 may be susceptible to an authentication bypass exploit, which is a type of issue that can allow attackers to potentially circumvent security mechanisms currently in place and gain access to the system or network.
How severe is CVE-2018-12242?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12242?
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-2018-12242?

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Source: NVD / NIST