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CVE-2018-5242: Norton App Lock prior to version 1.3.0.329 can be susceptible to a bypass exploit.

Norton App Lock prior to version 1.3.0.329 can be susceptible to a bypass exploit. In this type of circumstance, the exploit can allow the user to circumvent the app to prevent it from locking the device, thereby allowing the individual to gain device access.

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Norton App Lock before version 1.3.0.329 could be bypassed, allowing someone using the device to avoid the app’s locking protection and gain access the app was intended to prevent. Exposure appears limited to devices running Norton App Lock earlier than 1.3.0.329. The bundle does not identify other Symantec/Norton products, platforms, or CPEs as affected. Treat as targeted hygiene for mobile device fleets, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize where Norton App Lock protects sensitive apps or shared devices. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Norton App Lock to 1.3.0.329 or later where the app remains deployed.; Review Symantec advisory SYMSA1453 for vendor-specific remediation guidance.; Remove unsupported or unmanaged Norton App Lock installations from enterprise devices..

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Symantec CorporationNorton App LockPrior to version 1.3.0.329Listed
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