CVE-2019-12503 Other in n/a
Attackers can inject keystrokes via unencrypted wireless communication to remotely control victim computers and install malware.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-12503?
CVE-2019-12503 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Due to unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication, the wireless barcode scanner Inateck BCST-60 is prone to keystroke injection attacks. Thus, an attacker is able to send arbitrary keystrokes to a victim's computer system, e.g., to install malware when the target system is unattended. In this way, an attacker can remotely take control over the victim's computer that is operated with an affected receiver of this device.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12503?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Inateck Bcst-60 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12503?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12503 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-12503 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12503 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mw6-ccfh-2c33.