How severe is CVE-2014-3436?

CVE-2014-3436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3436?

CVE-2014-3436 primarily affects Symantec Pgp 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-2014-3436?

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

When was CVE-2014-3436 published?

CVE-2014-3436 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3436

CVE-2014-3436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Pgp Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Symantec Pgp Desktop
Published: 2014-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3436?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-3436?: CVE-2014-3436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3436?: CVE-2014-3436 primarily affects Symantec Pgp 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-2014-3436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3436 published?: CVE-2014-3436 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_desktop:10.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_desktop:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_desktop:10.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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