Vulnerability identifier: #VU16951

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18363

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Norton App Lock
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Broadcom

Description

The vulnerability allows a physical high-privileged attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privileges and access control. A physical attacker can circumvent the app to prevent it from locking the device and gain device access.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.4.0.445.

Vulnerable software versions

Norton App Lock: All versions

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External links
http://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1473.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.