CVE-2016-9965

Name: CVE-2016-9965
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-16T09:59:00.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9965 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Lack of appropriate exception handling in some receivers of the Telecom application on Samsung Note devices with L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.0) software allows attackers to crash the system easily resulting in a possible DoS attack, or possibly gain privileges. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7119.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Lack of appropriate exception handling in some receivers of the Telecom application on Samsung Note devices with L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.0) software allows attackers to crash the system easily resulting in a possible DoS attack, or possibly gain privileges. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7119.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-388

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	5.0
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	5.1
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	6.0
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	7.0

References

http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-DEC-2016Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94955Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-DEC-2016Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94955Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9965?

How severe is CVE-2016-9965?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9965 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9965?

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