CVE-2019-16256
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Nov 3, 2021
Remediation due:May 3, 2022
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Official Patch Available
References
https://www.adaptivemobile.com/blog/simjacker-next-generation-spying-over-mobile
adaptivemobile.com
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-16256
cisa.gov
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
cisa.gov
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