CVE-2013-3579: The Lookout Mobile Security application before 8.17-8a39d3f for Android allows attackers to cause a denial of

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-3579?

lookout security \& antivirus: upgrade to newer than 8.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-3579 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3579 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-3579 affect?

CVE-2013-3579 affects lookout security \& antivirus. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Lookout Mobile Security application before 8.17-8a39d3f for Android allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted application that sends an intent to com.lookout.security.ScanTell with zero arguments.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-3579?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2013-3579 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting lookout security \& antivirus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Lookout Mobile Security application before 8.17-8a39d3f for Android allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted application that sends an intent to com.lookout.security.ScanTell with zero arguments.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2013-07-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: lookout

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-07-10 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lookout lookout security \& antivirus UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.17

Fixed in: newer than 8.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lookout-security--antivirus || rpm -q lookout-security--antivirus || lookout-security--antivirus --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade lookout-security--antivirus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lookout-security--antivirus

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-3579?

lookout security \& antivirus: upgrade to newer than 8.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-3579 being exploited?

CVE-2013-3579 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-3579 affect?

CVE-2013-3579 affects lookout security \& antivirus. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Lookout Mobile Security application before 8.17-8a39d3f for Android allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted application that sends an intent to com.lookout.security.ScanTell with zero arguments.

How urgent is CVE-2013-3579?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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