CVE-2016-6591

Description

A security bypass vulnerability exists in Symantec Norton App Lock 1.0.3.186 and earlier if application pinning is enabled, which could let a local malicious user bypass security restrictions.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory symantec.com
Affected: Symantec Norton App Lock
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94343 vdb entry third party advisory
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1386.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6591?
CVE-2016-6591 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6591?
To fix CVE-2016-6591, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6591 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6591 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6591?
CVE-2016-6591 affects Symantec Norton App Lock.
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