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CVE-2024-23617

9.6 · CRITICAL

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Data Loss Prevention version 14.0.2 and before.

Published Jan 26, 2024CWE-119EPSS 1.66%

Overview

CVE-2024-23617 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23617?

CVE-2024-23617 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-23617?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-23617?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-23617?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-23617 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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