Auth bypass in Symantec Norton App Lock
CVE-2016-6591
A security bypass vulnerability exists in Symantec Norton App Lock 1.0.3.186 and earlier if application pinning is enabled, which could let a local malicious user bypass security restrictions.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.003 (21.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Symantec Norton App Lock — versions 1.0.3.186 and earlier
- Symantec Norton_app_lock
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@symantec.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secure@symantec.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6591?
- CVE-2016-6591 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton App Lock, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2020-01-08.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6591?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.