VDB-121512 · CVE-2018-5239 · BID 104693

Norton App Lock up to 1.3.0 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Norton App Lock up to 1.3.0. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-5239. An attack on the physical device is feasible. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Norton App Lock up to 1.3.0. Affected is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Norton App Lock prior to v1.3.0.332 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.

The bug was discovered 07/16/2018. The weakness was disclosed 07/16/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.symantec.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-5239 since 01/05/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 1.3.0.332 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 104693†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍
Upgrade: App Lock 1.3.0.332

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: support.symantec.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-5239 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5239
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-121512
SecurityFocus: 104693 - Symantec Norton App Lock CVE-2018-5239 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2018 22:45
Updated: 03/05/2020 14:02
Changes: 07/16/2018 22:45 (59), 03/05/2020 14:02 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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