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CVE-2019-16273

9.8 · CRITICAL

DTEN D5 and D7 before 1.3.4 devices allow unauthenticated root shell access through Android Debug Bridge (adb), leading to arbitrary code execution and system administration.

Published Jan 6, 2020EPSS 2.33%

Overview

CVE-2019-16273 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 6, 2020 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

DTEN D5 and D7 before 1.3.4 devices allow unauthenticated root shell access through Android Debug Bridge (adb), leading to arbitrary code execution and system administration. Also, this provides a covert ability to capture screen data from the Zoom Client on Windows by executing commands on the Android OS.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16273?

CVE-2019-16273 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 6, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2019-16273?

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-2019-16273?

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.

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