CVE-2016-11030: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 07 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), and M(6.0) (with Hrm sensor support) software. The sysfs of the MAX86902 sensor driver does not prevent concurrent access, leading to a race condition and resultant heap-based buffer overflow. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7341 (December 2016).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =4.4 | |
| Android | =5.0 | |
| Android | =5.1 | |
| Android | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-11030?
CVE-2016-11030 is a high-severity vulnerability due to the heap-based buffer overflow caused by concurrent access to the sensor driver.
How do I fix CVE-2016-11030?
To fix CVE-2016-11030, update your Samsung device to the latest available software version provided by Samsung.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-11030?
CVE-2016-11030 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 4.4, 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0 with HRM sensor support.
What happens if CVE-2016-11030 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2016-11030 can lead to arbitrary code execution due to the heap-based buffer overflow.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-11030?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2016-11030; updating the device is the recommended action.
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