CVE-2016-3996 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

ClipboardDataMgr in Samsung KNOX 1.0.0 and 2.3.0 does not properly check the caller, which allows local users to read KNOX clipboard data via a crafted application.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Knox	1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136710/KNOX-2.3-Clipboard-Data-Disclosure.hThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538113/100/0/threaded
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136710/KNOX-2.3-Clipboard-Data-Disclosure.hThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538113/100/0/threaded

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-3996?

CVE-2016-3996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). ClipboardDataMgr in Samsung KNOX 1.0.0 and 2.3.0 does not properly check the caller, which allows local users to read KNOX clipboard data via a crafted application.

How severe is CVE-2016-3996?

CVE-2016-3996 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-2016-3996?

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