CVE-2016-11044

Name: CVE-2016-11044
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-07T13:15:12.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-11044 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) (with Fingerprint support) software. The check of an application's signature can be bypassed during installation. EPSS estimates a 0.09% 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) (with Fingerprint support) software. The check of an application's signature can be bypassed during installation. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5923 (June 2016).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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-2016-11044?

How severe is CVE-2016-11044?

CVE-2016-11044 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-11044?

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