CVE-2019-20473
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 1, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered on TK-Star Q90 Junior GPS horloge 3.1042.9.8656 devices. Any SIM card used with the device cannot have a PIN configured. If a PIN is configured, the device simply produces a "Remove PIN and restart!" message, and cannot be used. This makes it easier for an attacker to use the SIM card by stealing the device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-20473 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-20473 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts