CVE-2016-2036: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 13, 2017
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Updated

The getURL function in drivers/secfilter/urlparser.c in secfilter in the Samsung kernel for Android on SM-N9005 build N9005XXUGBOB6 (Note 3) and SM-G920F build G920FXXU2COH2 (Galaxy S6) devices allows attackers to trigger a NULL pointer dereference via a "GET HTTP/1.1" request, aka SVE-2016-5036.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Samsung Galaxy S6 Firmware=g920fxxu2coh2
Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Firmware=n9005xxugbob6
Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Event History

Apr 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2036?

CVE-2016-2036 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability primarily affecting certain Samsung devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2036?

To fix CVE-2016-2036, users should update their Samsung Galaxy S6 or Galaxy Note 3 devices to the latest firmware version provided by Samsung.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-2036?

CVE-2016-2036 affects the Samsung Galaxy S6 with build G920FXXU2COH2 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with build N9005XXUGBOB6.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2016-2036 enable?

CVE-2016-2036 allows attackers to trigger a NULL pointer dereference using a crafted HTTP GET request.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2016-2036?

The impact of CVE-2016-2036 can lead to application crashes or denial of service on affected Samsung devices.

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