CVE-2019-16257

Some Motorola devices include the SIMalliance Toolbox Browser (aka S@T Browser) on the UICC, which might allow remote attackers to retrieve location and IMEI…

published September 12, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple SMS could pull sensitive information right out of some Motorola devices! This vulnerability lets attackers access location and IMEI details through the SIMalliance Toolbox Browser. 📱💥 Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who can read your mail just because they have your address. This vulnerability lets attackers use SIM Toolkit instructions hidden in an SMS to request sensitive data without you even knowing it! An attacker could potentially track your location or gather your device's IMEI number, which is absolutely devastating for your privacy. They could even execute commands that impact your device's functionality, all from the comfort of their home!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who can read your mail just because they have your address. This vulnerability lets attackers use SIM Toolkit instructions hidden in an SMS to request sensitive data without you even knowing it! This vulnerability, known as Simjacker, exploits the SIM Toolkit functionality on Motorola devices, allowing remote attackers to send specially crafted SMS messages that can retrieve sensitive information or execute commands.

What to do

An attacker could potentially track your location or gather your device's IMEI number, which is absolutely devastating for your privacy. They could even execute commands that impact your device's functionality, all from the comfort of their home! If you own a potentially affected Motorola device, ensure your software is up to date. Additionally, consider disabling SIM Toolkit functionality if you don’t need it, and always be cautious about unsolicited messages. 🔒 You've got this! Stay vigilant and implement these steps to protect your device from unwanted snooping. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02098 · 81.5th percentile
Published
2019-09-12T12:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 SEP 12:56Z
    Some Motorola devices include the SIMalliance Toolbox Browser (aka S@T Browser) on the UICC, which might allow remote attackers to retrieve location and IMEI…
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