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CVE-2014-1647

2.6 · LOW

Symantec PGP Desktop 10.0.x through 10.2.x and Encryption Desktop Professional 10.3.x before 10.3.2 MP1 do not properly perform block-data moves, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of…

Published Apr 23, 2014symantecCWE-119EPSS 0.71%

Overview

CVE-2014-1647 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting symantec pgp_desktop. It was published on April 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Symantec PGP Desktop 10.0.x through 10.2.x and Encryption Desktop Professional 10.3.x before 10.3.2 MP1 do not properly perform block-data moves, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (read access violation and application crash) via a malformed certificate.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update pgp_desktop to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/67020Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140423_00Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/67020Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140423_00

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1647?

CVE-2014-1647 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting symantec pgp_desktop. It was published on April 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-1647?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1647?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update pgp_desktop to the latest patched version. 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-2014-1647?

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