LOW
CVE-2017-15528
CWE-295Published: November 22, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Prior to v 7.6, the Install Norton Security (INS) product can be susceptible to a certificate spoofing vulnerability, which is a type of attack whereby a maliciously procured certificate binds the public key of an attacker to the domain name of the target.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-15528 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
norton1 product(s)
install norton security
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101796Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/Norton-Security.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101796Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/Norton-Security.htmlThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-15528
CVSS Score3.7 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-295
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 22, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-295)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-15528 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.