Vulnerability Description
Symantec Encryption Desktop 10.3.x before 10.3.2 MP3, and Symantec PGP Desktop 10.0.x through 10.2.x, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a crafted encrypted e-mail message that decompresses to a larger size.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Pgp Desktop | 10.0.0 |
| Symantec | Encryption Desktop | 10.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69259
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030761
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95406
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69259
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030761
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95406
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3436?
CVE-2014-3436 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Symantec Encryption Desktop 10.3.x before 10.3.2 MP3, and Symantec PGP Desktop 10.0.x through 10.2.x, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a crafted en...
How severe is CVE-2014-3436?
CVE-2014-3436 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3436?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Pgp Desktop, Symantec Encryption Desktop.