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CVE-2014-7287

5.0 · MEDIUM

The key-management component in Symantec PGP Universal Server and Encryption Management Server before 3.3.2 MP7 allows remote attackers to trigger unintended content in outbound e-mail messages via…

Published Feb 1, 2015symantecCWE-74EPSS 1.11%

Overview

CVE-2014-7287 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec encryption_management_server. It was published on February 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The key-management component in Symantec PGP Universal Server and Encryption Management Server before 3.3.2 MP7 allows remote attackers to trigger unintended content in outbound e-mail messages via a crafted key UID value in an inbound e-mail message, as demonstrated by the outbound Subject header.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update encryption_management_server 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
symantecencryption_management_server0Affected
symantecpgp_universal_server0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7287?

CVE-2014-7287 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec encryption_management_server. It was published on February 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-7287?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-7287?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update encryption_management_server 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.

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