Symantec Encryption Desktop up to 10.2 Memory Copy memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Symantec Encryption Desktop up to 10.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Memory Copy Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-1646. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Symantec Encryption Desktop up to 10.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Memory Copy Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was shared 04/23/2014 by Jeremy Brown with Microsoft Vulnerability Research as SYM14-007 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at symantec.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-1646 since 01/23/2014. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73689 (Symantec Encryption Desktop Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 10.3.2 Maintenance Pack 1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (92725), Tenable (73689), SecurityFocus (BID 67016†), SecurityTracker (ID 1030170†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45240†). The entry VDB-13075 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Symantec PGP Desktop up to 10.2
  • Symantec Encryption Desktop Professional up to 10.2

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 73689
Nessus Name: Symantec Encryption Desktop Multiple DoS Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Encryption Desktop 10.3.2 Maintenance Pack 1

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04/23/2013 🔍
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06/17/2021 +2542 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: SYM14-007
Researcher: Jeremy Brown
Organization: Microsoft Vulnerability Research
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-1646 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1646
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13074
X-Force: 92725 - Symantec Encryption Desktop memory copies denial of service, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 67016 - Symantec Encryption Desktop Memory Copy Read Access Violation Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1030170 - Symantec Encryption Desktop (PGP) Memory Access Flaws Let Remote Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 45240 - Symantec Encryption Desktop and PGP Desktop Remote DoS due to Improper Memory Copies, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/28/2014 10:52
Updated: 06/17/2021 17:41
Changes: 04/28/2014 10:52 (51), 07/09/2015 12:17 (24), 06/17/2021 17:34 (8), 06/17/2021 17:41 (1)
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