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CVE-2024-23615

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.88%

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CVE-2024-23615 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. . EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.88%

76.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BroadcomSymantec Messaging Gateway<= 10.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-23615?
CVE-2024-23615 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23615?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST