CVE-2016-11042
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2016-11042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) software. There is a SIM Lock bypass. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) software. There is a SIM Lock bypass. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5381 (June 2016).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 5.0 | |
| Android | 5.1 | |
| Android | 6.0 |
References
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-11042?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) software. There is a SIM Lock bypass. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5381 (June 2016).
How severe is CVE-2016-11042?
CVE-2016-11042 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-11042?
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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