CVE-2016-7988
First published: Mon Oct 31 2016(Updated: )
On Samsung Galaxy S4 through S7 devices, absence of permissions on the BroadcastReceiver responsible for handling the com.[Samsung].android.intent.action.SET_WIFI intent leads to unsolicited configuration messages being handled by wifi-service.jar within the Android Framework, a subset of SVE-2016-6542.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | =4.2.2 | |
| Google Android | =4.3 | |
| Google Android | =4.3.1 | |
| Google Android | =4.4 | |
| Google Android | =4.4.1 | |
| Google Android | =4.4.2 | |
| Google Android | =4.4.3 | |
| Google Android | =4.4.4 | |
| Google Android | =5.0 | |
| Google Android | =5.0.1 | |
| Google Android | =5.0.2 | |
| Google Android | =5.1 | |
| Google Android | =5.1.0 | |
| Google Android | =5.1.1 | |
| Google Android | =6.0 | |
| Google Android | =6.0.1 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S4 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S6 Firmware | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7988?
The severity of CVE-2016-7988 is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized access to device configuration settings.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7988?
To fix CVE-2016-7988, ensure your device firmware is updated to the latest version available from Samsung.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-7988?
CVE-2016-7988 affects Samsung Galaxy S4, S5, S6, and S7 devices running specific versions of Android up to 6.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7988?
CVE-2016-7988 is a permission-related vulnerability in the BroadcastReceiver for the SET_WIFI intent.
Is CVE-2016-7988 being actively exploited?
As of the last reports, there have been no confirmed cases of active exploitation associated with CVE-2016-7988.
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