How severe is CVE-2014-1646?

CVE-2014-1646 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-1646 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1646?

CVE-2014-1646 primarily affects Symantec Encryption Desktop. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1646?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-1646 published?

CVE-2014-1646 was published on 2014-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1646

CVE-2014-1646 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec Encryption Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Symantec Encryption Desktop
Published: 2014-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Symantec PGP Desktop 10.0.x through 10.2.x and Encryption Desktop Professional 10.3.x before 10.3.2 MP1 do not properly perform memory copies, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (read access violation and application crash) via a malformed certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1646?: Symantec PGP Desktop 10.0.x through 10.2.x and Encryption Desktop Professional 10.3.x before 10.3.2 MP1 do not properly perform memory copies, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (read access violation and application crash) via a malformed certificate.
How severe is CVE-2014-1646?: CVE-2014-1646 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-1646 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1646?: CVE-2014-1646 primarily affects Symantec Encryption Desktop. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1646?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1646 published?: CVE-2014-1646 was published on 2014-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_desktop:10.3.0:*:*:*:professional:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_desktop:10.3.1:*:*:*:professional:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_desktop:10.3.2:-:*:*:professional:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_desktop:10.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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