CVE-2017-13683 — MEDIUM (5.7)

Vulnerability Description

In Symantec Endpoint Encryption before SEE 11.1.3HF3, a kernel memory leak is a type of resource leak that can occur when a computer program incorrectly manages memory allocations in such a way that memory which is no longer needed is not released. In object-oriented programming, a memory leak may happen when an object is stored in memory but cannot be accessed by the running code.

CVSS Score

5.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Endpoint Encryption	11.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-772

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101498Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securiVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101498Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securiVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-13683?

CVE-2017-13683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). In Symantec Endpoint Encryption before SEE 11.1.3HF3, a kernel memory leak is a type of resource leak that can occur when a computer program incorrectly manages memory allocations in such a way that m...

How severe is CVE-2017-13683?

CVE-2017-13683 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13683?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Endpoint Encryption.