CVE-2016-9279

Name: CVE-2016-9279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-18T17:59:01.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9279 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver for Android with Exynos 5433, 54xx, or 7420 chipsets allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6853.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver for Android with Exynos 5433, 54xx, or 7420 chipsets allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6853.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

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-2016-9279?

How severe is CVE-2016-9279?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9279 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9279?

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