CVE-2018-12240
First published: Wed Aug 22 2018(Updated: )
The Norton Identity Safe product prior to 5.3.0.976 may be susceptible to a privilege escalation issue via a hard coded IV, which is a type of vulnerability that can potentially increase the likelihood of encrypted data being recovered without adequate credentials.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Password Manager | <5.3.0.976 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12240?
CVE-2018-12240 is classified as a medium severity privilege escalation vulnerability in the Norton Identity Safe product.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12240?
To fix CVE-2018-12240, update your Norton Identity Safe software to version 5.3.0.976 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12240?
CVE-2018-12240 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that may allow unauthorized recovery of encrypted data.
Which products are affected by CVE-2018-12240?
CVE-2018-12240 affects the Norton Password Manager on Android prior to version 5.3.0.976.
What risk does CVE-2018-12240 pose to users?
CVE-2018-12240 poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information due to a hard-coded initialization vector.
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