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CVE-2024-23617

Symantec Data Loss Prevention Buffer Overflow

Published: Jan 25, 2024Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-119
NVD MITRE
9.6CVSSCRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.7%
Top 26.4%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Data Loss Prevention version 14.0.2 and before. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a crafted document to achieve code execution.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:CC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-119CWE-120

Affected Products

Data Loss PreventionSymantecSecurity Products
symantec data center security serverbroadcom
Mixed
Cloud & SaaS / virtualization
symanteccommercialUSSecurity Productsaka symantec enterprise security, norton
broadcomcommercialUSCloud & SaaSaka broadcom inc

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/01/25/symantec-data-loss-prevention-wp6sr-dll-stack-buffer-overflow-remote-code-execution/
blog.exodusintel.com

Timeline

Published
Jan 25, 2024
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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