CVE-2012-2562

Description

The Xelex MobileTrack application 2.3.7 and earlier for Android does not verify the origin of SMS commands, which allows remote attackers to execute a (1) LOCATE, (2) TRACK, (3) UPDATECFG, (4) UPDATEACCT, (5) STAT, (6) TERM, or (7) WIPE command via an SMS message.

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.02% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/464683 third party advisory us government resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75782 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/49268 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53634 vdb entry
http://blog.mobiledefense.com/2012/05/mobile-defense-finds-two-security-vulnerabilities-in-xelex-mobiletrack/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2562?
CVE-2012-2562 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2562?
To fix CVE-2012-2562, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2562 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-2562 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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