CVE-2018-5242 json
Norton App Lock prior to version 1.3.0.329 can be susceptible to a bypass exploit.
published 2018-06-13 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-17024
- cvss
- 6.2
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 31%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- symantec norton_app_lock 1.3.0.329
Exploit prediction
0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 31% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.2 | CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Symantec Corporation Norton App Lock
References
-
support.symantec.com
/en_US/article.SYMSA1453.html
mitigation, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/104414
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-5242
- NVD CVE-2018-5242
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