Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-0299 affects the management GUI of Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3. A remote attacker could upload arbitrary code to a chosen path and may be able to execute it. Business risk depends heavily on whether the management interface is reachable and whether legacy appliances still exist. Exposure is most likely in environments still running Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3, especially if the management GUI is reachable from untrusted networks. No other affected products are supported by the provided sources. Prioritize any exposed legacy Symantec Web Gateway management interface. The issue could enable attacker-controlled code placement and possible execution, but public evidence is limited and no active exploitation is cited in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x systems to 5.0.3 or later per vendor guidance.; Restrict management GUI access to trusted administration networks only.; Review vendor advisory details before choosing compensating controls..
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- symantec-web-unspec-command-exec(75730)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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