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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-25460
CVE-2021-25460:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper access control vulnerability in sspExit() in BlockchainTZService prior to SMR Sep-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to terminate BlockchainTZService (Samsung Mobile, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the sspExit() function within BlockchainTZService component. The issue stems from improper access control mechanisms that fail to properly restrict termination capabilities (Samsung Mobile).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to terminate the BlockchainTZService, potentially disrupting blockchain-related functionality on affected devices (Samsung Mobile).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in Samsung Mobile's SMR Sep-2021 Release 1. Users should update their devices to this version or later to receive the security fix (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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