CVE-2016-11039: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 7, 2020

Updated

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), and M(6.0) (AP + CP MDM9x35, or Qualcomm Onechip) software. There is a NULL pointer dereference issue in the IPC socket code. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5980 (July 2016).

Affected Software

4 affected components

Google Android=4.4

Google Android=5.0

Google Android=5.1

Google Android=6.0

Event History

Apr 7, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:09 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:09 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-11039?

The severity of CVE-2016-11039 is classified as high due to the potential impact of a NULL pointer dereference in the IPC socket code.

How do I fix CVE-2016-11039?

To fix CVE-2016-11039, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest available software that addresses this vulnerability.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-11039?

CVE-2016-11039 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 4.4, 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0 with Qualcomm MDM9x35 chipsets.

What kind of issue is CVE-2016-11039?

CVE-2016-11039 is a NULL pointer dereference issue that can lead to application crashes or unexpected behavior.

When was CVE-2016-11039 first discovered?

CVE-2016-11039 was initially discovered in July 2016.