What is CVE-2019-16256?

CVE-2019-16256 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2019-09-12.

Is CVE-2019-16256 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-16256 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in N/a

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 (…

EPSS: 0.612 (98.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

N/a — versions n/a

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2021-11-03. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2022-05-03.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

www.adaptivemobile.com/blog/simjacker-next-generation-spying-over-mobile (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16256?: CVE-2019-16256 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2019-09-12.
Is CVE-2019-16256 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2019-16256 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.