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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-25459
CVE-2021-25459:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper access control vulnerability was discovered in sspInit() in BlockchainTZService prior to SMR Sep-2021 Release 1. This vulnerability allows attackers to start BlockchainTZService without proper authorization (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an improper access control issue (CWE-285) that affects the BlockchainTZService component. The vulnerability exists in the sspInit() function where access controls were not properly implemented, allowing unauthorized initiation of the service (CISA).
Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to start the BlockchainTZService, potentially compromising the security boundaries of the trusted execution environment (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the Samsung Mobile Security SMR Sep-2021 Release 1 update. Users should update their devices to this version or later to mitigate the vulnerability (CISA).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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