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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-25361
CVE-2021-25361:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper access control vulnerability in stickerCenter prior to SMR APR-2021 Release 1 allows local attackers to read or write arbitrary files of system process via untrusted applications (NVD, Debian).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified with CWE-22 (Path Traversal) based on the improper access control implementation. The vulnerability has a local attack vector, requiring low attack complexity, and affects the system's scope with potential for unauthorized file access (NVD CNA Status).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to read or write arbitrary files of system processes, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality. The scope is changed, indicating that the vulnerability can affect resources beyond its intended boundary (NVD CNA Status).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in SMR APR-2021 Release 1. Users should update their devices to this version or later to mitigate the risk (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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