CVE-2016-11038: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 7, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with software through 2016-04-05 (incorporating the Samsung Professional Audio SDK). The Jack audio service doesn't implement access control for shared memory, leading to arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5953 (July 2016).

Affected Software

7 affected components
Google Android
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Event History

Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:17 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2016-11038?

CVE-2016-11038 is a vulnerability found on Samsung mobile devices with software through 2016-04-05 that allows arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation.

2

How severe is CVE-2016-11038?

CVE-2016-11038 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10.

3

Which Samsung devices are affected by CVE-2016-11038?

Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy S6, and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge are not affected by CVE-2016-11038.

4

How can CVE-2016-11038 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2016-11038, update your Samsung mobile device's software through the latest security update provided by Samsung.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-11038?

More information about CVE-2016-11038 can be found on the Samsung Mobile Security website at https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb.

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