CVE-2016-2566

Samsung SecEmailSync on SM-G920F build G920FXXU2COH2 (Galaxy S6) devices has SQL injection, aka SVE-2015-5081

published April 13, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in Samsung's SecEmailSync app for Galaxy S6 devices! This means a crafty attacker can manipulate database queries โ€” potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information. ๐Ÿ” Think of it like a restaurant where a diner cleverly changes their order without anyone noticing, resulting in a whole menu of sensitive data being exposed to them. That's precisely how attackers could exploit this vulnerability! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ If exploited, an attacker could directly manipulate the app's database, leading to unauthorized access to emails or personal data stored within the app. This could be a gateway to more extensive data breaches, putting users' privacy and security at significant risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner cleverly changes their order without anyone noticing, resulting in a whole menu of sensitive data being exposed to them. That's precisely how attackers could exploit this vulnerability! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This vulnerability, known as CVE-2016-2566, allows SQL injection attacks against the SecEmailSync component, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by crafting specific inputs. This could lead to unauthorized data retrieval or modification without the user's consent.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could directly manipulate the app's database, leading to unauthorized access to emails or personal data stored within the app. This could be a gateway to more extensive data breaches, putting users' privacy and security at significant risk! To mitigate this risk, update your device to the latest firmware available for the Galaxy S6 and monitor any security bulletins from Samsung for patches related to this specific vulnerability. Additionally, consider using alternative email sync solutions until a fix is confirmed. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated to protect yourself from potential threats. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ”’

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01509 ยท 74.1th percentile
Published
2017-04-13T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 APR 16:00Z
    Samsung SecEmailSync on SM-G920F build G920FXXU2COH2 (Galaxy S6) devices has SQL injection, aka SVE-2015-5081
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