HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-1646
LOW

CVE-2014-1646

CWE-119Published: April 23, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

2.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-1646 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec2 product(s)
encryption desktoppgp desktop
Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140423_00
ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140423_00

All References (4)

→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67016
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140423_00Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67016
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140423_00Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-1646
CVSS Score2.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 23, 2014

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

CVE-2008-0016
10.0
CVE-2013-3075
10.0
CVE-2008-0477
10.0
CVE-2010-4742
10.0
CVE-2006-2372
10.0
CVE-2008-0659
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-1646 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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