CVE-2016-1919

CVE-2016-1919 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Knox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

Samsung KNOX 1.0 uses a weak eCryptFS Key generation algorithm, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging knowledge of the TIMA key and a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1919?
Samsung KNOX 1.0 uses a weak eCryptFS Key generation algorithm, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging knowledge of the TIMA key and a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2016-1919?
CVE-2016-1919 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1919 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1919?
CVE-2016-1919 affects Samsung Knox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1919?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1919 published?
CVE-2016-1919 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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