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CVE-2017-15532

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Published: Dec 20, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

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5.7
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 2.1 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

Prior to 10.6.4, Symantec Messaging Gateway may be susceptible to a path traversal attack (also known as directory traversal). These types of attacks aim to access files and directories that are stored outside the web root folder. By manipulating variables, it may be possible to access arbitrary files and directories stored on the file system including application source code or configuration and critical system files.

Affected (1)

Symantec
1 product
Messaging Gateway
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Messaging Gateway
Before 10.6.4

Related CWEs

CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (4)

Source: secure@symantec.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: secure@symantec.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

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