CVE-2016-11050
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2016-11050 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with S3(KK), Note2(KK), S4(L), Note3(L), and S5(L) software. An attacker can rewrite the IMEI by flashing crafted firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with S3(KK), Note2(KK), S4(L), Note3(L), and S5(L) software. An attacker can rewrite the IMEI by flashing crafted firmware. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5562 (March 2016).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | S5 Firmware | All versions |
| Samsung | Note3 Firmware | All versions |
| Samsung | S4 Firmware | All versions |
| Samsung | Note2 Firmware | All versions |
| Samsung | S3 Firmware | All versions |
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-2016-11050?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with S3(KK), Note2(KK), S4(L), Note3(L), and S5(L) software. An attacker can rewrite the IMEI by flashing crafted firmware. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5562 (March 2016).
How severe is CVE-2016-11050?
CVE-2016-11050 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-11050?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-11050?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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