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CVE-2018-5242

Published: Jun 13, 2018Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-noinfo
NVD MITRE
6.2CVSSMEDIUM
EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 69.2%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Workaround Only

Description

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:PAC:LPR:HUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:PAttack Vector
Physical
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:HPrivileges Required
High
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-noinfo

Affected Products

norton app locksymantecSecurity Products
Norton App LockSymantec Corporation
Mixed
Security Products / endpoint-av-edr
symanteccommercialUSSecurity Productsaka symantec enterprise security, norton
symantec corporationcommercialUSSecurity Productsaka symantec

Exploitability

Workaround Available

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104414
securityfocus.com
https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1453.html
support.symantec.com

Timeline

Published
Jun 13, 2018
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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