CVE-2016-4031
First published: Thu Apr 13 2017(Updated: )
Samsung SM-G920F build G920FXXU2COH2 (Galaxy S6), SM-N9005 build N9005XXUGBOK6 (Galaxy Note 3), GT-I9192 build I9192XXUBNB1 (Galaxy S4 mini), GT-I9195 build I9195XXUCOL1 (Galaxy S4 mini LTE), and GT-I9505 build I9505XXUHOJ2 (Galaxy S4) devices allow attackers to send AT commands by plugging the device into a Linux host, aka SVE-2016-5301.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S6 Firmware | =g920fxxu2coh2 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 Firmware | ||
| Samsung Galaxy Note 3 firmware | =n9005xxugbob6 | |
| Samsung Galaxy Note 3 firmware | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | =i9192xxubnb1 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE | =i9195xxucol1 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Firmware | =i9505xxuhoj2 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4031?
CVE-2016-4031 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to execute AT commands on affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4031?
To fix CVE-2016-4031, users should update their Samsung devices to the latest firmware which includes security patches.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-4031?
CVE-2016-4031 affects Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4 mini, and Galaxy S4 among others.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-4031 enable?
CVE-2016-4031 enables attackers to send unauthorized AT commands through the device's interface.
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-4031?
As of the last update, there is no widely known public exploit for CVE-2016-4031, but the vulnerability presents serious risks if unaddressed.
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