CVE-2019-12503

Published Dec 2, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
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.

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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-4098 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 11:24 PM
Reserved
May 31, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 2, 2019, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:14 AM