How severe is CVE-2017-6330?

CVE-2017-6330 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6330 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6330?

CVE-2017-6330 affects Symantec Encryption Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6330?

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

When was CVE-2017-6330 published?

CVE-2017-6330 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6330

CVE-2017-6330 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Encryption Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Encryption Desktop
Published: 2017-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Symantec Encryption Desktop before SED 10.4.1MP2 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via crafted web requests."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6330?: Symantec Encryption Desktop before SED 10.4.1MP2 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via crafted web requests."
How severe is CVE-2017-6330?: CVE-2017-6330 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6330 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6330?: CVE-2017-6330 affects Symantec Encryption Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6330?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6330 published?: CVE-2017-6330 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:encryption_desktop:*:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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