How severe is CVE-2016-6585?

CVE-2016-6585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6585 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6585?

CVE-2016-6585 affects Symantec Norton Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6585?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-6585 published?

CVE-2016-6585 was published on 2020-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6585

CVE-2016-6585 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Mobile Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Symantec Norton Mobile Security
Published: 2020-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android prior to 3.16, which could let a remote malicious user conduct a man-in-the-middle attack via specially crafted JavaScript.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6585?: A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android prior to 3.16, which could let a remote malicious user conduct a man-in-the-middle attack via specially crafted JavaScript.
How severe is CVE-2016-6585?: CVE-2016-6585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6585 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6585?: CVE-2016-6585 affects Symantec Norton Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6585?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6585 published?: CVE-2016-6585 was published on 2020-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_mobile_security:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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