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TI-2017-11356 Aliases CVE-2017-15534GHSA-8vrg-7r74-cvgq

Improper authentication in Symantec Norton App Lock

Priority LOW 30CWE-287Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
High
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-287.

Summary

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.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.00401 34th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
SymantecNorton App LockPrior to version 1.3.0.13—No fix listedCNA
  • Norton App Lock VendorSymantec Affected Prior to version 1.3.0.13 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_app_lock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 1.3.0.13VulnerableSymantec
  • cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_app_lock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 1.3.0.13 Vulnerable ·Symantec

Remediation

No fixed version listed by the sources yet.

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-15534
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8vrg-7r74-cvgq

References

Advisory 1

  • TI-2016-05642 Incorrect authorization in Symantec Norton App Lock CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.1
  • TI-2018-12981 Norton App Lock prior to 1.4.0.445 can be susceptible to a bypass exploit. CVSS 3.0MEDIUM 6.2
  • TI-2018-03799 Norton App Lock prior to version 1.3.0.329 can be susceptible to a bypass exploit. CVSS 3.0MEDIUM 6.2
  • TI-2018-03796 Norton App Lock prior to v1.3.0.332 can be susceptible to a bypass exploit. CVSS 3.0MEDIUM 6.2
  • TI-2019-13376 Norton App Lock, prior to 1.4.0.503, may be susceptible to a bypass exploit. CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.6

Sources

This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Sources and licences