Man-in-the-Middle Vulnerability in Samsung KNOX for Android Devices
CVE-2016-1920

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Knox
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-1920?

Samsung KNOX 1.0.0 for Android utilizes a shared certificate, which exposes the system to potential man-in-the-middle attacks. Local users can exploit this vulnerability by installing a malicious certificate and running a VPN service. This flaw can compromise secure communications and allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. Users must remain vigilant and implement security measures to safeguard against such exploitation.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537339/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537318/100/0/threaded
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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