8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-6328: CSRF

First published: Fri Aug 11 2017(Updated: )

The Symantec Messaging Gateway before 10.6.3-267 can encounter an issue of cross site request forgery (also known as one-click attack and is abbreviated as CSRF or XSRF), which is a type of malicious exploit of a website where unauthorized commands are transmitted from a user that the web application trusts. A CSRF attack attempts to exploit the trust that a specific website has in a user's browser.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Brightmail and Messaging Gateway<=10.6.3-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-6328?

    CVE-2017-6328 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing unauthorized actions via cross-site request forgery.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-6328?

    To fix CVE-2017-6328, upgrade Symantec Messaging Gateway to version 10.6.3-267 or later.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2017-6328?

    CVE-2017-6328 allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions as a logged-in user through cross-site request forgery.

  • Which versions of Symantec Messaging Gateway are affected by CVE-2017-6328?

    Symantec Messaging Gateway versions prior to 10.6.3-267 are affected by CVE-2017-6328.

  • Is CVE-2017-6328 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2017-6328 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker without needing local access.

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