VDB-94552 · CVE-2016-9967 · BID 94955

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Samsung Note 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Telecom. Executing a manipulation can lead to 7pk error. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-9967. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Note 5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Telecom. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-388. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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-2016-7121.

The weakness was disclosed 12/16/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9967. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit 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†). The entries VDB-94550 and VDB-94551 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: 7pk error
CWE: CWE-388
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-9967 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9967
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94552
SecurityFocus: 94955

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2016 15:38
Updated: 10/12/2022 08:33
Changes: 12/16/2016 15:38 (38), 02/23/2017 14:14 (11), 10/12/2022 08:33 (13)
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