CVE-2016-11034: High severity android vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 2020

Updated

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) software. The decode function in Qjpeg in Qt 5.7 allows attackers to trigger a system crash via a malformed image. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6560 (October 2016).

Affected Software

3 affected components

Google Android=5.0

Google Android=5.1

Google Android=6.0

Event History

Apr 7, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:26 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:26 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-11034?

CVE-2016-11034 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause system crashes on affected devices.

How do I fix CVE-2016-11034?

To fix CVE-2016-11034, users should update their Samsung devices to the latest available software version that addresses this vulnerability.

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-11034?

CVE-2016-11034 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0.

What impact does CVE-2016-11034 have on devices?

CVE-2016-11034 allows attackers to trigger a system crash through the use of malformed images.

Is CVE-2016-11034 specific to Samsung devices?

Yes, CVE-2016-11034 specifically affects Samsung devices that utilize the Qjpeg decoding function in certain Android versions.