CVE-2016-6591

HighCVSS 7.1/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

A security bypass vulnerability exists in Symantec Norton App Lock 1.0.3.186 and earlier if application pinning is enabled, which could let a local malicious user bypass security restrictions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.1/10CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-863

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Norton App Lock	1.0.3.186 and earlier

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94343Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1386.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94343Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1386.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2020
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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