CVE-2023-38293: Command Injection

Published Apr 22, 2024
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Updated

Certain software builds for the Nokia C200 and Nokia C100 Android devices contain a vulnerable, pre-installed app with a package name of com.tracfone.tfstatus (versionCode='31', versionName='12') that allows local third-party apps to execute arbitrary AT commands in its context (radio user) via AT command injection due to inadequate access control and inadequate input filtering. No permissions or special privileges are necessary to exploit the vulnerability in the com.tracfone.tfstatus app. No user interaction is required beyond installing and running a third-party app. The software build fingerprints for each confirmed vulnerable device are as follows: Nokia C200 (Nokia/Drake02US/DRK:12/SP1A.210812.016/02US1080:user/release-keys and Nokia/Drake02US/DRK:12/SP1A.210812.016/02US1040:user/release-keys) and Nokia C100 (Nokia/DrakeLite02US/DKT:12/SP1A.210812.016/02US1270:user/release-keys, Nokia/DrakeLite02US/DKT:12/SP1A.210812.016/02US1190:user/release-keys, Nokia/DrakeLite02US/DKT:12/SP1A.210812.016/02US1130:user/release-keys, Nokia/DrakeLite02US/DKT:12/SP1A.210812.016/02US1110:user/release-keys, Nokia/DrakeLite02US/DKT:12/SP1A.210812.016/02US1080:user/release-keys, and Nokia/DrakeLite02US/DKT:12/SP1A.210812.016/02US1050:user/release-keys). This malicious app sends a broadcast Intent to the receiver component named com.tracfone.tfstatus/.TFStatus. This broadcast receiver extracts a string from the Intent and uses it as an extra when it starts the com.tracfone.tfstatus/.TFStatusActivity activity component which uses the externally controlled string as an input to execute an AT command. There are two different injection techniques to successfully inject arbitrary AT commands to execute.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nokia com.tracfone.tfstatus

Event History

Apr 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38293?

CVE-2023-38293 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow third-party apps to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-38293?

To mitigate CVE-2023-38293, it is recommended to uninstall or disable the affected pre-installed app, if possible.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-38293?

CVE-2023-38293 affects Nokia C200 and Nokia C100 Android devices that contain the vulnerable com.tracfone.tfstatus app.

4

What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2023-38293?

CVE-2023-38293 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary AT commands, potentially compromising the radio functionality of the device.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-38293?

As of now, there is no official patch released specifically for CVE-2023-38293, so it's crucial to monitor for updates from the device manufacturer.

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