CVE-2014-3431: n/a vulnerability

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...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 10:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local OS X issue in legacy Symantec encryption software. The products used temporary files with world-writable permissions, which could let a local user bypass intended file access restrictions. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to legacy OS X endpoints running the affected Symantec PGP Desktop or Encryption Desktop Professional versions. Modern environments are exposed only if these old products remain installed on Macs. Treat this as a targeted legacy endpoint risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if affected Macs are shared, used by privileged users, or handle sensitive encrypted files. Mitigation focus: Inventory OS X endpoints for affected Symantec encryption products.; Upgrade Encryption Desktop Professional to 10.3.2 MP2 or later where applicable.; Check Symantec vendor guidance for PGP Desktop 10.x remediation details..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 21, 2014, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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