CVE-2016-6587

Name: CVE-2016-6587
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-08T18:15:10.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6587 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An Information Disclosure vulnerability exists in the mid.dat file stored on the SD card in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android before 3.16, which could let a local malicious user obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Information Disclosure vulnerability exists in the mid.dat file stored on the SD card in Symantec Norton Mobile Security for Android before 3.16, which could let a local malicious user obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Norton Mobile Security	< 3.16

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93858Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037225Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1384.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.93273Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93858Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037225Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.symsa1384.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.93273Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6587?

How severe is CVE-2016-6587?

CVE-2016-6587 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6587?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6587?

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Source: NVD / NIST