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CVE-2024-23617

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.66%

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CVE-2024-23617 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Data Loss Prevention version 14.0.2 and before. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a crafted document to achieve code execution. . EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Data Loss Prevention version 14.0.2 and before. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a crafted document to achieve code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.66%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BroadcomSymantec Data Center Security Server<= 14.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23617?
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Data Loss Prevention version 14.0.2 and before. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a crafted document to achieve code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-23617?
CVE-2024-23617 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23617?
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