Vulnerability identifier: #VU22886

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18373

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 local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a security-bypass vulnerability. An administrator with physical access can circumvent the app to prevent it from locking other apps on the device and gain access to the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Norton App Lock: 1.0.0.99 - 1.4.0.445

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External links
http://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1496.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.