CVE-2016-4546 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Samsung devices with Android KK(4.4) or L(5.0/5.1) allow local users to cause a denial of service (IAndroidShm service crash) via crafted data in a service call.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	4.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-JAN-2016Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/06/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-JAN-2016Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/06/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4546?

CVE-2016-4546 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Samsung devices with Android KK(4.4) or L(5.0/5.1) allow local users to cause a denial of service (IAndroidShm service crash) via crafted data in a service call.

How severe is CVE-2016-4546?

CVE-2016-4546 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-2016-4546?

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