CVE-2016-9567

low-risk

Published 2016-11-23

The mDNIe system service on Samsung Mobile S7 devices with M(6.0) software does not properly restrict setmDNIeScreenCurtain API calls, enabling attackers to control a device's screen. This can be exploited via a crafted application to eavesdrop after phone shutdown or record a conversation. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6343.

Do I need to act?

0.20% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 5.5/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Samsung Mobile

Affected Vendors

Samsung

References (4)

Vendor Advisory http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-NOV-2016

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94494

Vendor Advisory http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-NOV-2016

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94494

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low-risk

Severity 18/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal