CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2016-6585: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jan 08 2020(Updated: )

A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android prior to 3.16, which could let a remote malicious user conduct a man-in-the-middle attack via specially crafted JavaScript.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Norton Mobile Security<3.16

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2016-6585?

    CVE-2016-6585 is a Denial of Service vulnerability in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android prior to version 3.16.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6585?

    The severity of CVE-2016-6585 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.

  • How can I be affected by CVE-2016-6585?

    You can be affected by CVE-2016-6585 if you are using Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android prior to version 3.16.

  • How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2016-6585?

    A remote attacker can conduct a man-in-the-middle attack by using specially crafted JavaScript.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2016-6585?

    Yes, updating to Symantec Norton Mobile Security version 3.16 or later fixes CVE-2016-6585.

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