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CVE-2021-25359:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper SELinux policy vulnerability was identified in Samsung mobile devices prior to SMR APR-2021 Release 1. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-25359, allows local attackers to access AP information without proper permissions (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS v3.1 score indicating Attack Vector (AV) as Local, Attack Complexity (AC) as Low, and requiring some privilege level for exploitation. The vulnerability stems from improper implementation of SELinux policies that control access to AP (Application Processor) information (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to AP (Application Processor) information, potentially compromising the security boundaries established by SELinux policies. The impact is primarily related to confidentiality, with a Low confidentiality impact rating (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung addressed this vulnerability in the SMR APR-2021 Release 1 security update. Users should ensure their devices are updated to this version or later to protect against this vulnerability (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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