CVE-2017-15529
First published: Wed Dec 13 2017(Updated: )
Prior to 4.4.1.10, the Norton Family Android App can be susceptible to a Denial of Service (DoS) exploit. A DoS attack is a type of attack whereby the perpetrator attempts to make a particular device unavailable to its intended user by temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a specific host within a network.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Norton Family | <4.4.1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Norton Family Android App vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Norton Family Android App vulnerability is CVE-2017-15529.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15529?
The severity of CVE-2017-15529 is medium with a severity value of 6.2.
How can the Norton Family Android App be susceptible to a Denial of Service (DoS) exploit?
The Norton Family Android App can be susceptible to a Denial of Service (DoS) exploit due to a vulnerability in versions prior to 4.4.1.10.
What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
A Denial of Service (DoS) attack is a type of attack where the perpetrator attempts to make a particular device unavailable to its intended user by disrupting services of a specific host.
How can I fix this Norton Family Android App vulnerability?
To fix this Norton Family Android App vulnerability, update to version 4.4.1.10 or later of the app.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/symantec
- canonical/symantec norton family