Symantec Mail Security Autonomy Verity Keyview Filter Vulnerabilities (SYM12-018)

high Nessus Plugin ID 63067

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Synopsis

The remote Windows host has a mail security application installed that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The file attachment filter component included with the instance of Symantec Mail Security installed on the remote Windows host is reportedly affected by multiple, unspecified code execution vulnerabilities that can be triggered when handling attachments of various types.

By sending an email with a specially crafted attachment through a vulnerable server, an attacker could execute arbitrary code subject to the privileges under which the affected daemon runs.

Solution

Upgrade to Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange 6.5.8 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 63067

File Name: symantec_sym_12-018.nasl

Version: 1.11

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 11/27/2012

Updated: 6/3/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:symantec:mail_security

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/20/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/20/2012

Reference Information

BID: 56610

CERT: 849841

IAVB: 2012-B-0117-S

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