CVE-2016-9278

Name: CVE-2016-9278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-18T17:59:01.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver for Android with Exynos 5433, 54xx, or 7420 chipsets allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a crafted ioctl command. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6736.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver for Android with Exynos 5433, 54xx, or 7420 chipsets allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a crafted ioctl command. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6736.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Exynos Fimg2d Driver	All versions

References

http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-NOV-2016Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/09/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/11/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94283Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-NOV-2016Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/09/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/11/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94283Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9278?

How severe is CVE-2016-9278?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9278 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9278?

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Source: NVD / NIST