CVE-2019-16241 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass PIN authentication on TCL Alcatel Flip 2 devices by creating a specific file in the local temporary directory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16241?
CVE-2019-16241 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
On TCL Alcatel Cingular Flip 2 B9HUAH1 devices, PIN authentication can be bypassed by creating a special file within the /data/local/tmp/ directory. The System application that implements the lock screen checks for the existence of a specific file and disables PIN authentication if it exists. This file would typically be created via Android Debug Bridge (adb) over USB.
Weakness: CWE-668
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16241?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alcatelmobile Cingular Flip 2 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16241?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2019-16241 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16241 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qg5g-43r3-8gpr.