CVE-2016-3996 json
ClipboardDataMgr in Samsung KNOX 1.0.0 and 2.3.0 does not properly check the caller, which allows local users to read KNOX clipboard data v…
published 2017-01-27 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-5005
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
ClipboardDataMgr in Samsung KNOX 1.0.0 and 2.3.0 does not properly check the caller, which allows local users to read KNOX clipboard data via a crafted application.
Exploit prediction
1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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packetstormsecurity.com
/files/136710/KNOX-2.3-Clipboard-Data-Disclosure.html
third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/538113/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-3996
- NVD CVE-2016-3996
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