CVE-2016-6591 (GCVE-0-2016-6591)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-01-08 15:23 – Updated: 2024-08-06 01:36
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Summary
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.
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CWE
  • Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
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Symantec Norton App Lock Affected: 1.0.3.186 and earlier
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