CVE-2016-6526
First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )
The SpamCall Activity component in Telecom application on Samsung Note device L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reboot) or possibly gain privileges via a malformed serializable object.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Mobile | =5.0 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =5.1 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6526?
CVE-2016-6526 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for denial of service and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6526?
To fix CVE-2016-6526, ensure your Samsung mobile device is updated to the latest version of the firmware.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-6526?
CVE-2016-6526 affects Samsung devices running versions 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0 of the Samsung mobile software.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-6526?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-6526 include crashing the device, rebooting it, or allowing attackers to gain unauthorized privileges.
Is CVE-2016-6526 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2016-6526 is relatively common among specific Samsung devices, making it important for users to monitor updates.
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