How severe is CVE-2017-15534?

CVE-2017-15534 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15534 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15534?

CVE-2017-15534 affects Symantec Norton App Lock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15534?

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

When was CVE-2017-15534 published?

CVE-2017-15534 was published on 2018-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15534

CVE-2017-15534 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Norton App Lock with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Symantec Norton App Lock
Published: 2018-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Norton App Lock prior to version 1.3.0.13 can be susceptible to an authentication bypass exploit. In this type of circumstance, the exploit can allow the user to kill the app to prevent it from locking the device, thereby allowing the individual to gain device access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15534?: The Norton App Lock prior to version 1.3.0.13 can be susceptible to an authentication bypass exploit. In this type of circumstance, the exploit can allow the user to kill the app to prevent it from locking the device, thereby allowing the individual to gain device access.
How severe is CVE-2017-15534?: CVE-2017-15534 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15534 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15534?: CVE-2017-15534 affects Symantec Norton App Lock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15534?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-15534 published?: CVE-2017-15534 was published on 2018-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_app_lock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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