Unrestricted API Access Vulnerability on Samsung Mobile S7 Devices (SVE-2016-6343)

Unrestricted API Access Vulnerability on Samsung Mobile S7 Devices (SVE-2016-6343)

CVE-2016-9567 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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.

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