CVE-2024-23615
CWE-119Published: January 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Messaging Gateway versions 10.5 and before. A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution as root.
Risk Analysis
This buffer overflow in Symantec Messaging Gateway allows remote, anonymous attackers to execute code as root. The critical CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a high risk to system security.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade Symantec Messaging Gateway to a version newer than 10.5.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23615 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-23615 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts