CVE-2019-16256
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CVE-2019-16256 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Some Samsung devices include the SIMalliance Toolbox Browser (aka S@T Browser) on the UICC, which might allow remote attackers to retrieve location and IMEI information, or retrieve other data or execute certain commands, via SIM Toolkit (STK) instructions in an SMS message, aka Simjacker.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 4.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Some Samsung devices include the SIMalliance Toolbox Browser (aka S@T Browser) on the UICC, which might allow remote attackers to retrieve location and IMEI information, or retrieve other data or execute certain commands, via SIM Toolkit (STK) instructions in an SMS message, aka Simjacker.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trustedconnectivityalliance | S\@T Browser | All versions |
References
- https://www.adaptivemobile.com/blog/simjacker-next-generation-spying-over-mobileExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.adaptivemobile.com/blog/simjacker-next-generation-spying-over-mobileExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-16256US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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