What is the severity of CVE-2016-11042?

CVE-2016-11042 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass SIM-lock protections.

How do I fix CVE-2016-11042?

To fix CVE-2016-11042, it is recommended to update your Samsung mobile device to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-11042?

CVE-2016-11042 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-11042?

CVE-2016-11042 is a SIM Lock bypass vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to a locked device.

When was CVE-2016-11042 discovered?

CVE-2016-11042 was discovered in June 2016 as part of a security update identified by Samsung ID SVE-2016-5381.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-11042

high

7.5

CWE

287

7/4/2020

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-11042

First published: Tue Apr 07 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) software. There is a SIM Lock bypass. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5381 (June 2016).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=5.0
Google Android	=5.1
Google Android	=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-11042?
CVE-2016-11042 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass SIM-lock protections.
How do I fix CVE-2016-11042?
To fix CVE-2016-11042, it is recommended to update your Samsung mobile device to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-11042?
CVE-2016-11042 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-11042?
CVE-2016-11042 is a SIM Lock bypass vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to a locked device.
When was CVE-2016-11042 discovered?
CVE-2016-11042 was discovered in June 2016 as part of a security update identified by Samsung ID SVE-2016-5381.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-11042?
CVE-2016-11042 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass SIM-lock protections.
How do I fix CVE-2016-11042?
To fix CVE-2016-11042, it is recommended to update your Samsung mobile device to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-11042?
CVE-2016-11042 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-11042?
CVE-2016-11042 is a SIM Lock bypass vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to a locked device.
When was CVE-2016-11042 discovered?
CVE-2016-11042 was discovered in June 2016 as part of a security update identified by Samsung ID SVE-2016-5381.