CVE-2017-15525: Symantec Corporation Symantec Endpoint Encryption…

CVE-2017-15525: Prior to SEE v11.1.3MP1, Symantec Endpoint Encryption can be susceptible to a denial of service (DoS) attac...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 01:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-15525 affects older Symantec Endpoint Encryption releases before SEE v11.1.3MP1. The reported impact is denial of service, meaning affected encrypted endpoints or related resources could become unavailable. The public source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, technical detail, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is limited to organizations that still run Symantec Endpoint Encryption versions earlier than SEE v11.1.3MP1. Current exposure cannot be inferred without asset inventory and endpoint encryption version data. Treat this as targeted maintenance unless legacy SEE deployments remain in critical business areas. The main business risk is availability disruption, not confirmed data theft or active exploitation based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory all Symantec Endpoint Encryption deployments and versions.; Upgrade affected deployments to SEE v11.1.3MP1 or later where applicable.; Review current Symantec or Broadcom advisory guidance for supported remediation details..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 20:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 13, 2017, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20171113_00CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Symantec CorporationSymantec Endpoint EncryptionPrior to SEE v11.1.3MP1Listed

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