CVE-2004-0163: Sygate Secure Enterprise (SSE) 3.5MR3 and earlier does not change the key used to encrypt data, which allow...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old denial-of-service issue in Sygate Secure Enterprise 3.5MR3 and earlier. The product reportedly reused an encryption key, letting an attacker replay a captured session and exhaust resources. The main business risk is disruption of a legacy security management environment, not confirmed data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Sygate Secure Enterprise deployments at version 3.5MR3 or earlier. Modern exposure is unclear from the sources, and the bundle does not identify current supported products, CPEs, or vendor replacement guidance. Prioritize this if legacy Sygate Secure Enterprise is still operating in production or security management paths. If no SSE deployment exists, this CVE is informational. The sources do not show active exploitation or a named patch. Mitigation focus: Inventory environments for Sygate Secure Enterprise 3.5MR3 or earlier.; Check the vendor or archived advisory guidance for upgrade or retirement direction.; Restrict network access to any remaining SSE management services..

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Jun 30, 2026, 04:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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