CVE-2016-11038

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with software through 2016-04-05 (incorporating the Samsung Professional Audio SDK)

published April 7, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing access control in the Jack audio service could put your Samsung device at risk! 🚨 Think of this as a concert venue where anyone can waltz backstage without a pass to control the sound mixing. If the wrong person gets in, they could mess with the performance entirely! This vulnerability allows an attacker to run arbitrary code or escalate privileges on the device, potentially granting them control over sensitive features. If exploited, the consequences could be a total takeover of the device, putting your personal data and privacy at risk.

Put simply

Think of this as a concert venue where anyone can waltz backstage without a pass to control the sound mixing. If the wrong person gets in, they could mess with the performance entirely! The issue arises because the Jack audio service lacks proper access control for shared memory, enabling unauthorized access that could lead to arbitrary code execution. This means that if an attacker exploits this flaw, they could manipulate the system in unexpected ways.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to run arbitrary code or escalate privileges on the device, potentially granting them control over sensitive features. If exploited, the consequences could be a total takeover of the device, putting your personal data and privacy at risk. To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that your Samsung devices are updated to the latest software version available. Regularly check for updates in your device settings to stay protected. Additionally, consider implementing any available security settings that may enhance your device's defenses. You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your devices updated, and enjoy a safer mobile experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00909 · 59.4th percentile
Published
2020-04-07T13:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 APR 13:17Z
    An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with software through 2016-04-05 (incorporating the Samsung Professional Audio SDK)
    cvelistv5