CVE-2019-16256
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
61.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-09-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-16256?
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.
Is CVE-2019-16256 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-16256 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-16256?
CVE-2019-16256 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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