7.8
CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2203

First published: Fri Apr 22 2016(Updated: )

The management console on Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) Appliance devices before 10.6.1 allows local users to discover an encrypted AD password by leveraging certain read privileges.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway=10.6.0-patch3
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway=10.6.0-patch5
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway=10.6.0-patch7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2203?

    CVE-2016-2203 has a moderate severity level as it allows local users to discover sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2203?

    To fix CVE-2016-2203, upgrade to Symantec Messaging Gateway version 10.6.1 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-2203 have on affected systems?

    CVE-2016-2203 might allow local users to potentially retrieve encrypted Active Directory passwords.

  • Which versions of Symantec Messaging Gateway are affected by CVE-2016-2203?

    CVE-2016-2203 affects Symantec Messaging Gateway versions 10.6.0 patched up to patch 7.

  • Can CVE-2016-2203 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2016-2203 requires local access to the system to be exploited.

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