CVE-2017-15534

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.7 v3.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2018-03-26 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-287

Description

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.

Affected products

Symantec Corporation Norton App Lock: before 1.3.0.13 — fixed in 1.3.0.13

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Symantec Corporation Norton App Lock 1.3.0.13. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103377
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20180326_00
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103377
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20180326_00

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