CVE-2024-23617 Symantec Data Loss Prevention Buffer Overflow
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening crafted documents in Symantec Data Loss Prevention.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-23617?
CVE-2024-23617 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Symantec Data Loss Prevention, published on 25 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23617?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23617?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23617 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-23617 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23617 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c2h4-p5j3-jcgh.