CVE-2019-16256 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trustedconnectivityalliance	S\@T Browser	-

References

https://www.adaptivemobile.com/blog/simjacker-next-generation-spying-over-mobileExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.adaptivemobile.com/blog/simjacker-next-generation-spying-over-mobileExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-US Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-16256?

CVE-2019-16256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 exec...

How severe is CVE-2019-16256?

CVE-2019-16256 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16256?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trustedconnectivityalliance S\@T Browser.