Vulnerability in Symantec Norton App Lock
CVE-2018-5242
Norton App Lock prior to version 1.3.0.329 can be susceptible to a bypass exploit. In this type of circumstance, the exploit can allow the user to circumvent the app to prevent it from locking the device, thereby allowing the individual to gain device access.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (30.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 31st percentile — 30.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Symantec Norton App Lock
- Symantec Corporation Norton App Lock — versions Prior to version 1.3.0.329
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/104414 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1453.html (Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-5242?
- CVE-2018-5242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton App Lock. CVSS score: 6.2/10. Published 2018-06-13.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5242?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.2 out of 10.