VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2016-9567

CVSS score5.5 MEDIUM

EPSS probability0.94%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2016-11-23

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

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.

Weakness classification

CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references

cve@mitre.org — Vendor Advisory
cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry