CVE-2017-15525

Name: CVE-2017-15525
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-13T22:29:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15525 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Prior to SEE v11.1.3MP1, Symantec Endpoint Encryption can be susceptible to a denial of service (DoS) attack, which is a type of attack whereby the perpetrator attempts 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Prior to SEE v11.1.3MP1, Symantec Endpoint Encryption can be susceptible to a denial of service (DoS) attack, which is a type of attack whereby the perpetrator attempts 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Endpoint Encryption	<= 11.1.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101697Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20171113_00Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101697Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20171113_00Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15525?

How severe is CVE-2017-15525?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15525 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15525?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST