CVE-2019-20473 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

The device prevents SIM PIN usage, allowing attackers to easily access the SIM card if the device is stolen.

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-2019-20473?

CVE-2019-20473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on TK-Star Q90 Junior GPS horloge 3.1042.9.8656 devices. Any SIM card used with the device cannot have a PIN configured. If a PIN is configured, the device simply produces a "Remove PIN and restart!" message, and cannot be used. This makes it easier for an attacker to use the SIM card by stealing the device.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tk-Star Q90 Junior Gps Horloge Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20473?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-20473 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20473 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm3m-q3m3-2p24.

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