CVE-2016-11028 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in the OTP TrustZone trustlet allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges on Samsung mobile devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-11028?

CVE-2016-11028 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 7 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with software through 2016-09-13 (Exynos AP chipsets). There is a stack-based buffer overflow in the OTP TrustZone trustlet. The Samsung IDs are SVE-2016-7173 and SVE-2016-7174 (December 2016).

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-11028?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2016-11028?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-11028 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-11028 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-11028 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-xj4c-3fvq-w5pg.

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