CVE-2016-6526
UnknownEPSS 1.49%
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CVE-2016-6526 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SpamCall Activity component in Telecom application on Samsung Note device L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reboot) or possibly gain privileges via a malformed serializable object.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The SpamCall Activity component in Telecom application on Samsung Note device L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reboot) or possibly gain privileges via a malformed serializable object.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Samsung Mobile | 5.0 |
| Samsung | Samsung Mobile | 5.1 |
| Samsung | Samsung Mobile | 6.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/05/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92330Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/05/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92330Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6526?
The SpamCall Activity component in Telecom application on Samsung Note device L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reboot) or possibly gain privileges via a malformed serializable object.
How severe is CVE-2016-6526?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6526 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6526?
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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