VDB-94551 · CVE-2016-9966 · BID 94955

Samsung Note 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0 Telecom 7pk error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Samsung Note 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Telecom. Performing a manipulation results in 7pk error. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-9966. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Note 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Telecom. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-388. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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-2016-7120.

The weakness was released 12/16/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-9966. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94955†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-94550 and VDB-94552. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: 7pk error
CWE: CWE-388
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Remote: Yes

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12/16/2016 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-9966 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9966
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94551
SecurityFocus: 94955

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2016 15:38
Updated: 10/12/2022 08:31
Changes: 12/16/2016 15:38 (38), 02/23/2017 14:14 (11), 10/12/2022 08:31 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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