What is the severity of CVE-2016-2204?

CVE-2016-2204 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root-shell access.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2204?

To mitigate CVE-2016-2204, upgrade your Symantec Messaging Gateway to version 10.6.1 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-2204?

CVE-2016-2204 affects users of Symantec Messaging Gateway devices running versions prior to 10.6.1.

What type of access does CVE-2016-2204 allow?

CVE-2016-2204 allows a local user to obtain root-shell access through crafted terminal-window input.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2204?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-2204; the only solution is to upgrade to an unaffected version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-2204

high

8.2

CWE

22/4/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2204

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 obtain root-shell access via crafted terminal-window input.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway	<=10.6.0
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway	=10.6.0-1
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway	=10.6.0-2
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway	=10.6.0-3
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway	=10.6.0-4
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway	=10.6.0-5
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway	=10.6.0-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2204?
CVE-2016-2204 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root-shell access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2204?
To mitigate CVE-2016-2204, upgrade your Symantec Messaging Gateway to version 10.6.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-2204?
CVE-2016-2204 affects users of Symantec Messaging Gateway devices running versions prior to 10.6.1.
What type of access does CVE-2016-2204 allow?
CVE-2016-2204 allows a local user to obtain root-shell access through crafted terminal-window input.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2204?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-2204; the only solution is to upgrade to an unaffected version.

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