How severe is CVE-2016-6587?

CVE-2016-6587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6587 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6587?

CVE-2016-6587 affects Symantec Norton Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6587?

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

When was CVE-2016-6587 published?

CVE-2016-6587 was published on 2020-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6587

CVE-2016-6587 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Mobile Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Symantec Norton Mobile Security
Published: 2020-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Information Disclosure vulnerability exists in the mid.dat file stored on the SD card in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android before 3.16, which could let a local malicious user obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6587?: An Information Disclosure vulnerability exists in the mid.dat file stored on the SD card in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android before 3.16, which could let a local malicious user obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2016-6587?: CVE-2016-6587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6587 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6587?: CVE-2016-6587 affects Symantec Norton Mobile Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6587?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6587 published?: CVE-2016-6587 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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