CVE-2019-12751
First published: Thu Jul 11 2019(Updated: )
Symantec Messaging Gateway, prior to 10.7.1, may be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Brightmail and Messaging Gateway | <10.7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12751?
CVE-2019-12751 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability, which poses a significant security risk.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12751?
To address CVE-2019-12751, update Symantec Messaging Gateway to version 10.7.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-12751?
CVE-2019-12751 affects all versions of Symantec Messaging Gateway prior to 10.7.1.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2019-12751?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2019-12751 may gain elevated access to resources normally protected from unauthorized access.
Is CVE-2019-12751 being actively exploited?
At the time of its disclosure, there were no known active exploitations of CVE-2019-12751 reported.
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