PT-2020-8048 · Symantec · Norton App Lock

Published 2020-01-08 · Updated 2020-01-21 · CVE-2016-6591

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Symantec Norton App Lock versions 1.0.3.186 and earlier

Description: A security bypass issue exists when application pinning is enabled, potentially allowing a local malicious user to bypass security restrictions.

Recommendations: For Symantec Norton App Lock versions 1.0.3.186 and earlier, consider disabling application pinning as a temporary workaround until a patch is available.

Fix

Incorrect Authorization

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-6591

Affected Products

Norton App Lock

References · 4

• https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1386.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6591 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-6591 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/94343 · Note