CVE-2016-11029 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.0) software. Attackers can read the password of the Mobile Hotspot in the log because of an unprotected intent. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7301 (December 2016).

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-11029?

CVE-2016-11029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.0) software. Attackers can read the password of the Mobile Hotspot in the log because of an unprotected intent. The S...

How severe is CVE-2016-11029?

CVE-2016-11029 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-11029?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.