How severe is CVE-2016-9279?

CVE-2016-9279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-9279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9279?

CVE-2016-9279 affects Samsung Exynos Fimg2d Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9279?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-9279 published?

CVE-2016-9279 was published on 2017-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9279

CVE-2016-9279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Exynos Fimg2d Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Samsung Exynos Fimg2d Driver
Published: 2017-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver for Android with Exynos 5433, 54xx, or 7420 chipsets allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6853.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9279?: Use-after-free vulnerability in the Samsung Exynos fimg2d driver for Android with Exynos 5433, 54xx, or 7420 chipsets allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6853.
How severe is CVE-2016-9279?: CVE-2016-9279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9279?: CVE-2016-9279 affects Samsung Exynos Fimg2d Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-9279 published?: CVE-2016-9279 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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