CVE-2014-3436: symantec encryption_desktop Cryptographic Issues

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2014-3436 is a medium (CVSS 5.0) Cryptographic Issues vulnerability in symantec encryption_desktop. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 22-08-2014
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-310Cryptographic IssuesWeaknesses in this category are related to the design and implementation of data confidentiality and integrity. Frequently these deal with the use of encoding techniques, encryption libraries, and hashing algorithms. The weaknesses in this category could lead to a degradation of the quality data if they are not addressed.