CVE-2019-16256 SIMalliance Toolbox Browser Command Injection
Remote attackers can retrieve location and IMEI data or execute commands on Samsung devices via malicious SMS messages exploiting the SIMalliance Toolbox Browser.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 3 Nov 2021
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16256?
CVE-2019-16256 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16256?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trustedconnectivityalliance S\@t Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 May 2022.
Is CVE-2019-16256 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2019-16256 in the wild since at least 3 Nov 2021.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mq4h-3x66-jfc7.