CVE-2017-13679
CVE-2017-13679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Encryption Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
- CVSS v2: 1.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Encryption Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A denial of service (DoS) attack in Symantec Encryption Desktop before SED 10.4.1 MP2HF1 allows remote attackers 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-13679?
- A denial of service (DoS) attack in Symantec Encryption Desktop before SED 10.4.1 MP2HF1 allows remote attackers 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.
- How severe is CVE-2017-13679?
- CVE-2017-13679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-13679 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-13679?
- CVE-2017-13679 affects Symantec Encryption Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-13679?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-13679 published?
- CVE-2017-13679 was published on 2017-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101090
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20171009_00
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_desktop:*:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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