CVE-2016-9277: Integer Overflow
First published: Fri Nov 11 2016(Updated: )
Integer overflow in SystemUI in KK(4.4) and L(5.0/5.1) on Samsung Note devices allows attackers to cause a denial of service (UI restart) via vectors involving APIs and an activity that computes an out-of-bounds array index, aka SVE-2016-6906.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Mobile | =4.4 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =5.0 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9277?
CVE-2016-9277 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting specific Samsung mobile devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9277?
To fix CVE-2016-9277, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest firmware version provided by Samsung.
What devices are impacted by CVE-2016-9277?
CVE-2016-9277 affects Samsung Note devices running Android versions 4.4, 5.0, and 5.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-9277 facilitate?
CVE-2016-9277 allows attackers to trigger a denial of service that results in a UI restart on affected devices.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2016-9277?
CVE-2016-9277 is caused by an integer overflow in the SystemUI that leads to out-of-bounds array accesses.
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