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CVE-2019-16241
On TCL Alcatel Cingular Flip 2 B9HUAH1 devices, PIN authentication can be bypassed by creating a special file within the /data/local/tmp/ directory.
Impact
On TCL Alcatel Cingular Flip 2 B9HUAH1 devices, PIN authentication can be bypassed by creating a special file within the /data/local/tmp/ directory. The System application that implements the lock screen checks for the existence of a specific file and disables PIN authentication if it exists. This file would typically be created via Android Debug Bridge (adb) over USB.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alcatelmobile | Cingular Flip 2 Firmware | Version b9huah1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/?research=Technical+advisories
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/our-research/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-alcatel-flip-2/#C
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/?research=Technical+advisories
- https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/our-research/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-alcatel-flip-2/#C