CVE-2019-16257
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CVE-2019-16257 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Some Motorola 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Some Motorola 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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Motorola | Motorola Firmware | 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
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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