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CVE-2019-12503

9.8 · CRITICAL

Due to unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication, the wireless barcode scanner Inateck BCST-60 is prone to keystroke injection attacks.

Published Dec 2, 2019CWE-306EPSS 2.00%

Overview

CVE-2019-12503 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 2, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Due to unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication, the wireless barcode scanner Inateck BCST-60 is prone to keystroke injection attacks. Thus, an attacker is able to send arbitrary keystrokes to a victim's computer system, e.g., to install malware when the target system is unattended. In this way, an attacker can remotely take control over the victim's computer that is operated with an affected receiver of this device.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/155503/Inateck-BCST-60-Barcode-Scanner-Keystroke-Injection.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Nov/30Refwww.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2019-027.txtRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/155503/Inateck-BCST-60-Barcode-Scanner-Keystroke-Injection.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Nov/30Refwww.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2019-027.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12503?

CVE-2019-12503 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 2, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2019-12503?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-12503?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-12503?

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