First published: Thu Jan 24 2019(Updated: )
Norton App Lock prior to 1.4.0.445 can 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 the device, thereby allowing the individual to gain device access.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Symantec Norton App Lock | <1.4.0.445 |
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The vulnerability ID of this exploit is CVE-2018-18363.
The title of this vulnerability is "Norton App Lock prior to 1.4.0.445 can be susceptible to a bypass exploit."
The severity of CVE-2018-18363 is high with a CVSS score of 6.2.
The exploit can allow the user to circumvent Norton App Lock and prevent it from locking the device, giving them device access.
Yes, updating Norton App Lock to version 1.4.0.445 or later can fix this vulnerability.