# CVE-2012-2562: The Xelex MobileTrack application 2.3.7 and earlier for Android does not verify the origin of SMS commands, which allows remote attackers to

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-05-22 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Xelex MobileTrack application 2.3.7 and earlier for Android does not verify the origin of SMS commands, which allows remote attackers to execute a (1) LOCATE, (2) TRACK, (3) UPDATECFG, (4) UPDATEACCT, (5) STAT, (6) TERM, or (7) WIPE command via an SMS message.

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## References

- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/464683
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75782
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49268
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53634
- http://blog.mobiledefense.com/2012/05/mobile-defense-finds-two-security-vulnerabilities-in-xelex-mobiletrack/

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