CVE-2018-12242: Critical severity symantec messaging gateway for service providers vulnerability

Published Sep 19, 2018
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Updated

The Symantec Messaging Gateway product prior to 10.6.6 may be susceptible to an authentication bypass exploit, which is a type of issue that can allow attackers to potentially circumvent security mechanisms currently in place and gain access to the system or network.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Symantec Messaging Gateway<10.6.6

Event History

Sep 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12242?

CVE-2018-12242 is a vulnerability that may be present in the Symantec Messaging Gateway product prior to version 10.6.6.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-12242?

CVE-2018-12242 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-12242?

CVE-2018-12242 can be exploited by an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the system or network.

4

What versions of Symantec Messaging Gateway are affected by CVE-2018-12242?

Symantec Messaging Gateway versions prior to 10.6.6 are affected by CVE-2018-12242.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12242?

More information about CVE-2018-12242 can be found on the SecurityFocus website (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105329) and the Symantec support website (https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1461.html).

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