CVE-2016-9567 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability 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.

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	Samsung Mobile	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-NOV-2016Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94494Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-NOV-2016Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94494Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9567?

CVE-2016-9567 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 expl...

How severe is CVE-2016-9567?

CVE-2016-9567 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-2016-9567?

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