CVE-2024-23616
CWE-119Published: January 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Server Management Suite version 7.9 and before. A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution as SYSTEM.
Risk Analysis
A buffer overflow in Symantec Server Management Suite allows remote, anonymous attackers to achieve code execution with SYSTEM privileges. This critical flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade to a version of Symantec Server Management Suite beyond 7.9.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23616 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-2024-23616 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts