CVE-2016-11050: Medium severity samsung galaxy s5 firmware vulnerability
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with S3(KK), Note2(KK), S4(L), Note3(L), and S5(L) software. An attacker can rewrite the IMEI by flashing crafted firmware. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-5562 (March 2016).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-11050?
CVE-2016-11050 has a severity rating that indicates potential critical impacts due to the ability for attackers to rewrite the IMEI of affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-11050?
To mitigate CVE-2016-11050, ensure your Samsung device firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Samsung.
Which devices are impacted by CVE-2016-11050?
CVE-2016-11050 affects Samsung mobile devices such as S3, Note2, S4, Note3, and S5 on specific firmware versions.
Can CVE-2016-11050 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-11050 requires physical access to the device, as an attacker must flash crafted firmware to exploit the vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-11050 enable?
CVE-2016-11050 enables attackers to rewrite the IMEI number of affected Samsung devices, potentially compromising device identity.