Vulnerability Description
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus devices allow attackers to trigger touchscreen anomalies via a radio signal between 198 kHz and 203 kHz, as demonstrated by a transmitter and antenna hidden just beneath the surface of a coffee-shop table, aka Ghost Touch.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mi | Mi 5S Plus Firmware | - |
| Mi | Mi 5S Plus | - |
| Sony | Xperia Z4 Firmware | - |
| Sony | Xperia Z4 | - |
| Samsung | Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware | - |
| Samsung | Galaxy S6 Edge | - |
| Samsung | Galaxy S4 Firmware | - |
| Samsung | Galaxy S4 | - |
| Nexus 7 Firmware | - | |
| Nexus 7 | - | |
| Nexus 9 Firmware | - | |
| Nexus 9 | - | |
| Sharp | Aquos Zeta Sh-04F Firmware | - |
| Sharp | Aquos Zeta Sh-04F | - |
| Fujitsu | Arrows Nx F05-F Firmware | - |
| Fujitsu | Arrows Nx F05-F | - |
References
- https://hackercombat.com/nfc-vulnerability-may-promote-ghost-screen-taps/Third Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/%40juliodellaflora/ghost-touch-on-xiaomi-mi5s-plus-7079983086
- https://hackercombat.com/nfc-vulnerability-may-promote-ghost-screen-taps/Third Party Advisory
- https://medium.com/%40juliodellaflora/ghost-touch-on-xiaomi-mi5s-plus-7079983086
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12762?
CVE-2019-12762 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus devices allow attackers to trigger touchscreen anomalies via a radio signal between 198 kHz and 203 kHz, as demonstrated by a transmitter and antenna hidden just beneath the surface ...
How severe is CVE-2019-12762?
CVE-2019-12762 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12762?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mi Mi 5S Plus Firmware, Mi Mi 5S Plus, Sony Xperia Z4 Firmware, Sony Xperia Z4, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware.