CVE-2018-5242

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.2 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: 2018-06-13 · updated 2026-06-17

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.

Affected products

Symantec Corporation Norton App Lock: before 1.3.0.329 — fixed in 1.3.0.329

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Symantec Corporation Norton App Lock 1.3.0.329. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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

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