Vulnerability Details : 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.
Products affected by CVE-2016-6591
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_app_lock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-6591
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 12 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-6591
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.3
|
LOW | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
3.4
|
4.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.1
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N |
0.7
|
5.8
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-6591
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The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-6591
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https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1386.html
Norton App Lock BypassVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94343
Symantec Norton App Lock CVE-2016-6591 Local Security Bypass VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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