CVE-2016-11039

Name: CVE-2016-11039
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-07T14:15:13.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-11039 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), and M(6.0) (AP + CP MDM9x35, or Qualcomm Onechip) software. There is a NULL pointer dereference issue in the IPC socket code. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), and M(6.0) (AP + CP MDM9x35, or Qualcomm Onechip) software. There is a NULL pointer dereference issue in the IPC socket code. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5980 (July 2016).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.4
Google	Android	5.0
Google	Android	5.1
Google	Android	6.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-11039?

How severe is CVE-2016-11039?

CVE-2016-11039 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-11039?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST