CVE-2017-15525: Medium severity symantec endpoint encryption vulnerability
Prior to SEE v11.1.3MP1, Symantec Endpoint Encryption can be susceptible to a denial of service (DoS) attack, which is a type of attack whereby the perpetrator attempts 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.
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What is CVE-2017-15525?
CVE-2017-15525 is a vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Encryption that can be susceptible to a denial of service (DoS) attack.
How does the denial of service attack work in CVE-2017-15525?
The attacker attempts to make the affected machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users by disrupting services.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15525?
The severity of CVE-2017-15525 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.5.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-15525?
Symantec Endpoint Encryption versions up to and including 11.1.3 are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2017-15525?
To fix CVE-2017-15525, update Symantec Endpoint Encryption to version 11.1.3MP1 or later.