CVE-2016-11046
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CVE-2016-11046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with JBP(4.3), KK(4.4), and L(5.0/5.1) software. Because of a misused whitelist, attackers can reach the radio layer (aka RIL or RILD) to place calls or send SMS messages. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with JBP(4.3), KK(4.4), and L(5.0/5.1) software. Because of a misused whitelist, attackers can reach the radio layer (aka RIL or RILD) to place calls or send SMS messages. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5733 (May 2016).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.3 | |
| Android | 4.4 | |
| Android | 5.0 | |
| Android | 5.1 |
References
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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