Vulnerability identifier: #VU40035

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9567

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Samsung Mobile
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Mobile: 6.0

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External links
http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-NOV-2016
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94494

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.