Vulnerability Description
Samsung KNOX 1.0.0 uses the shared certificate on Android, which allows local users to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks as demonstrated by installing a certificate and running a VPN service.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Knox | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537318/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537339/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537318/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537339/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1920?
CVE-2016-1920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Samsung KNOX 1.0.0 uses the shared certificate on Android, which allows local users to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks as demonstrated by installing a certificate and running a VPN service.
How severe is CVE-2016-1920?
CVE-2016-1920 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1920?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Knox.