Auth bypass in Symantec Norton App Lock
CVE-2017-15534
The Norton App Lock prior to version 1.3.0.13 can be susceptible to an authentication bypass exploit. In this type of circumstance, the exploit can allow the user to kill the app to prevent it from locking the device, thereby allowing the individual to gain device access.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
EPSS: 0.004 (34.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Symantec Norton_app_lock
- Symantec Corporation Norton App Lock — versions Prior to version 1.3.0.13
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@symantec.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@symantec.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15534?
- CVE-2017-15534 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton App Lock, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2018-03-26.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15534?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.