CVE-2019-12755 : What You Need to Know

Norton Password Manager, versions older than 6.5.0.2104, could potentially have a problem with revealing information. This issue, known as information disclosure, occurs when data is unintentionally disclosed to an unauthorized person who should not have access to it.

Understanding CVE-2019-12755

Norton Password Manager, prior to version 6.5.0.2104, may be susceptible to an information disclosure issue, which is a type of vulnerability whereby there is an unintentional disclosure of information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

What is CVE-2019-12755?

Vulnerability in Norton Password Manager prior to 6.5.0.2104
Type of vulnerability: Information Disclosure

The Impact of CVE-2019-12755

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information
Risk of data exposure to unauthorized parties

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12755

Norton Password Manager, versions older than 6.5.0.2104, is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Information disclosure vulnerability in Norton Password Manager
Occurs when unauthorized access leads to unintentional data exposure

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Norton Password Manager
Vendor: Symantec Corporation
Vulnerable Versions: Prior to 6.5.0.2104

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized actors gaining access to sensitive information
Data exposure due to the vulnerability in Norton Password Manager

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update Norton Password Manager to version 6.5.0.2104 or later
Monitor for any unauthorized access or data exposure incidents

Long-Term Security Practices:

Regularly update software and security patches
Implement strong access controls and encryption mechanisms

Patching and Updates:

Symantec has provided a patch for this vulnerability
Ensure all systems are updated with the latest version of Norton Password Manager