CVE-2017-13679: Medium severity symantec encryption desktop vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2017
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Updated

A denial of service (DoS) attack in Symantec Encryption Desktop before SED 10.4.1 MP2HF1 allows remote attackers to make a particular machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users by temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a specific host within a network.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Symantec Encryption Desktop<=10.4.1

Event History

Oct 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13679?

CVE-2017-13679 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How can I fix CVE-2017-13679?

To fix CVE-2017-13679, update Symantec Encryption Desktop to version 10.4.1 MP2HF1 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2017-13679 enable?

CVE-2017-13679 enables a denial of service attack, disrupting the availability of services on a particular machine or network resource.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2017-13679?

CVE-2017-13679 affects users of Symantec Encryption Desktop versions before 10.4.1 MP2HF1.

5

Is CVE-2017-13679 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-13679 can be exploited by remote attackers to disrupt services.

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