CVE-2017-15530
CVE-2017-15530 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton Family with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Symantec Norton Family
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Prior to 4.4.1.10, the Norton Family Android App can be susceptible to an Information Disclosure issue. Information disclosure is a very common issue that attackers will attempt to exploit as a first pass across the application. As they probe the application they will take note of anything that may seem out of place or any bit of information they can use to their advantage such as error messages, system information, user data, version numbers, component names, URL paths, or even simple typos and misspellings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15530?
- Prior to 4.4.1.10, the Norton Family Android App can be susceptible to an Information Disclosure issue. Information disclosure is a very common issue that attackers will attempt to exploit as a first pass across the application. As they probe the application they will take note of anything that may seem out of place or any bit of information they can use to their advantage such as error messages, system information, user data, version numbers, component names, URL paths, or even simple typos and misspellings.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15530?
- CVE-2017-15530 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-15530 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15530?
- CVE-2017-15530 affects Symantec Norton Family. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15530?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-15530 published?
- CVE-2017-15530 was published on 2017-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102120
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20171213_00
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_family:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
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