How severe is CVE-2016-2565?

CVE-2016-2565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2565?

CVE-2016-2565 affects Samsung Galaxy S6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2565?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-2565 published?

CVE-2016-2565 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2565

CVE-2016-2565 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy S6 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Samsung Galaxy S6 Firmware
Published: 2017-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Samsung SecEmailSync on SM-G920F build G920FXXU2COH2 (Galaxy S6) devices allows attackers to read sent e-mail messages, aka SVE-2015-5081.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2565?: Samsung SecEmailSync on SM-G920F build G920FXXU2COH2 (Galaxy S6) devices allows attackers to read sent e-mail messages, aka SVE-2015-5081.
How severe is CVE-2016-2565?: CVE-2016-2565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2565?: CVE-2016-2565 affects Samsung Galaxy S6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2565?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2565 published?: CVE-2016-2565 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:galaxy_s6_firmware:g920fxxu2coh2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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