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CVE-2019-18373

5.6 · MEDIUM

Norton App Lock, prior to 1.4.0.503, may be susceptible to a bypass exploit.

Published Nov 18, 2019EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2019-18373 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Norton App Lock, prior to 1.4.0.503, may 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 other apps on the device, thereby allowing the individual to gain access.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18373?

CVE-2019-18373 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-18373?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-18373?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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