CVE-2016-9567

Description

The mDNIe system service on Samsung Mobile S7 devices with M(6.0) software does not properly restrict setmDNIeScreenCurtain API calls, enabling attackers to control a device's screen. This can be exploited via a crafted application to eavesdrop after phone shutdown or record a conversation. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6343.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory samsungmobile.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94494 vdb entry third party advisory
http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-NOV-2016 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9567?
CVE-2016-9567 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9567?
To fix CVE-2016-9567, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9567 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9567 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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