How severe is CVE-2016-9278?

CVE-2016-9278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9278?

CVE-2016-9278 affects Samsung Exynos Fimg2d Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9278?

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

When was CVE-2016-9278 published?

CVE-2016-9278 was published on 2017-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9278

CVE-2016-9278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos Fimg2d Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Samsung Exynos Fimg2d Driver
Published: 2017-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver for Android with Exynos 5433, 54xx, or 7420 chipsets allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a crafted ioctl command. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6736.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9278?: The Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver for Android with Exynos 5433, 54xx, or 7420 chipsets allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a crafted ioctl command. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6736.
How severe is CVE-2016-9278?: CVE-2016-9278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9278?: CVE-2016-9278 affects Samsung Exynos Fimg2d Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9278 published?: CVE-2016-9278 was published on 2017-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:exynos_fimg2d_driver:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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