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CVE-2014-3431

UnknownEPSS 0.20%

Last modified

CVE-2014-3431 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.20%

9.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SymantecEncryption Desktop10.3.0
SymantecEncryption Desktop10.3.1
SymantecEncryption Desktop10.3.2
SymantecPgp Desktop10.0.0
SymantecPgp Desktop10.0.1
SymantecPgp Desktop10.0.2
SymantecPgp Desktop10.0.3
SymantecPgp Desktop10.1.0
SymantecPgp Desktop10.1.1
SymantecPgp Desktop10.1.2
SymantecPgp Desktop10.2.0
SymantecPgp Desktop10.2.1
SymantecPgp Desktop10.2.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

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?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3431 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3431?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-3431?

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Source: NVD / NIST