Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android
CVE-2016-6587

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec
Status
Norton Mobile Security For Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2020

What is CVE-2016-6587?

An information disclosure vulnerability has been identified in the mid.dat file located on the SD card within Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android. This vulnerability permits a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in this file, potentially compromising user privacy and security. Users of versions prior to 3.16 should take precautions to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Norton Mobile Security for Android before 3.16

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037225
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93858
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https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1384.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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