PT-2018-11071 · Symantec · Symantec Messaging Gateway

Alexey Osipov + 2 · Published 2018-09-19 · Updated 2018-12-08 · CVE-2018-12242

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Symantec Messaging Gateway versions prior to 10.6.6

Description The issue is related to an authentication bypass exploit, which can allow attackers to potentially circumvent security mechanisms and gain access to the system or network.

Recommendations For versions prior to 10.6.6, update to version 10.6.6 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

CVE-2018-12242

Affected Products

Symantec Messaging Gateway

References · 4

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-12242 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1461.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12242 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/105329 · Note