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4G Calling (VoLTE) flaw allowed to locate any O2 customer with a phone call

  • A flaw in O2's 4G Calling (VoLTE) service exposed user location data due to improper IMS standard implementation.
  • Researcher found O2's VoLTE service leaked sensitive info like IMSI, IMEI, and location data in network messages.
  • Detailed IMS signaling messages revealed caller's and recipient's IMSI, IMEI numbers, and recipient's location data, posing significant privacy risks.
  • Attacker could pinpoint an O2 customer's location within 100 square meters in dense areas; O2 advised to remove IMS/SIP headers to prevent data leaks.

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