CVE-2017-13682: Medium severity symantec encryption desktop vulnerability
In Symantec Encryption Desktop before SED 10.4.1 MP2HF1, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13682?
CVE-2017-13682 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for memory leak issues.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13682?
To fix CVE-2017-13682, update to Symantec Encryption Desktop version 10.4.1 MP2HF1 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-13682?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-13682 include degradation of system performance and increased resource consumption.
Which versions of Symantec Encryption Desktop are affected by CVE-2017-13682?
Symantec Encryption Desktop versions from 10.3.0 up to 10.4.1 are affected by CVE-2017-13682.
Is CVE-2017-13682 a remote exploit or does it require local access?
CVE-2017-13682 primarily requires local access to exploit the memory leak.