CVE-2016-9092: CSRF

Published May 11, 2017
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Updated

The Symantec Content Analysis (CA) 1.3, 2.x prior to 2.2.1.1, and Mail Threat Defense (MTD) 1.1 management consoles are susceptible to a cross-site request forging (CSRF) vulnerability. A remote attacker can use phishing or other social engineering techniques to access the management console with the privileges of an authenticated administrator user.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Symantec Content Analysis=1.3
Symantec Content Analysis=2.1
Symantec Mail Threat Defense=1.1

Event History

May 11, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9092?

CVE-2016-9092 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9092?

To remediate CVE-2016-9092, upgrade your Symantec Content Analysis to version 2.2.1.1 or later and Mail Threat Defense to a protected version.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-9092?

CVE-2016-9092 affects Symantec Content Analysis versions 1.3 and 2.x prior to 2.2.1.1, as well as Mail Threat Defense version 1.1.

4

Can CVE-2016-9092 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-9092 can be exploited remotely through cross-site request forgery techniques.

5

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2016-9092?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2016-9092 typically requires user interaction via phishing or social engineering.

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