CVE-2017-15529: Prior to 4.4.1.10, the Norton Family Android App can be susceptible to a Denial of Service (DoS) exploit.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-15529 affects Norton Family Android App before 4.4.1.10. Sources describe a denial-of-service weakness that could make the app or protected device unavailable to its intended user. The bundle provides no CVSS score, CWE, technical root cause, or evidence of active exploitation, so urgency depends on whether legacy Android installs remain in use. Exposure is limited to Android devices running Norton Family Android App earlier than 4.4.1.10. Current exposure is likely low for organizations without this legacy consumer-family-safety app, but should be verified through mobile inventory or MDM records. Prioritize as a targeted legacy mobile hygiene issue, not an enterprise-wide emergency, unless your environment still depends on affected Norton Family Android deployments. Absence of severity and exploitation evidence lowers confidence in urgency, but confirmed outdated installs should be remediated. Mitigation focus: Inventory Android devices for Norton Family Android App installations.; Update affected installs to version 4.4.1.10 or later where available.; Check Symantec/Norton advisory guidance for supported remediation details..

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Jun 12, 2026, 19:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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