CVE-2019-16243
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CVE-2019-16243 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. On TCL Alcatel Cingular Flip 2 B9HUAH1 devices, there is an undocumented web API that allows unprivileged JavaScript, including JavaScript running within the KaiOS browser, to view and edit the device's firmware over-the-air update settings. (This web API is normally used by the system application to trigger firmware updates via OmaService.js.). EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On TCL Alcatel Cingular Flip 2 B9HUAH1 devices, there is an undocumented web API that allows unprivileged JavaScript, including JavaScript running within the KaiOS browser, to view and edit the device's firmware over-the-air update settings. (This web API is normally used by the system application to trigger firmware updates via OmaService.js.)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcatelmobile | Cingular Flip 2 Firmware | b9huah1 |
References
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/?research=Technical+advisoriesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/our-research/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-alcatel-flip-2/#BExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/?research=Technical+advisoriesThird Party Advisory
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/our-research/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-alcatel-flip-2/#BExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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