CVE-2016-11044: 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) (with Fingerprint support) software. The check of an application's signature can be bypassed during installation. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5923 (June 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·12:51 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:51 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-11044?

CVE-2016-11044 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass application signature verification.

How do I fix CVE-2016-11044?

To fix CVE-2016-11044, update your device to the latest firmware provided by Samsung.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-11044?

CVE-2016-11044 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0 with fingerprint support.

What is the impact of CVE-2016-11044?

The impact of CVE-2016-11044 is that it allows malicious applications to be installed without proper signature checks, potentially compromising device security.

When was CVE-2016-11044 discovered?

CVE-2016-11044 was discovered in June 2016, related to security concerns in Samsung devices.