CVE-2016-11029 describes a vulnerability in Samsung mobile devices running Android versions L (5.0/5.1), M (6.0), and N (7.0). An unprotected intent allows attackers to read the Mobile Hotspot password directly from device logs. This vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a network-exploitable issue with low attack complexity and high confidentiality impact, requiring no user interaction. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for unauthorized access to network credentials remains a concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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