How severe is CVE-2014-3431?

CVE-2014-3431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3431?

CVE-2014-3431 primarily affects Symantec Encryption Desktop. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3431?

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

When was CVE-2014-3431 published?

CVE-2014-3431 was published on 2014-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3431

CVE-2014-3431 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Encryption Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Encryption Desktop
Published: 2014-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Symantec PGP Desktop 10.x, and Encryption Desktop Professional 10.3.x before 10.3.2 MP2, on OS X uses world-writable permissions for temporary files, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on file reading, modification, creation, and permission changes via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3431?: Symantec PGP Desktop 10.x, and Encryption Desktop Professional 10.3.x before 10.3.2 MP2, on OS X uses world-writable permissions for temporary files, which allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on file reading, modification, creation, and permission changes via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-3431?: CVE-2014-3431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3431 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3431?: CVE-2014-3431 primarily affects Symantec Encryption Desktop. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3431?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3431 published?: CVE-2014-3431 was published on 2014-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

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:encryption_desktop:10.3.2:mp1:*:*: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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