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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-20959
CVE-2023-20959:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In AddSupervisedUserActivity on Android 13, a vulnerability was discovered where guest users are not prevented from starting the activity due to missing permissions checks (CVE-2023-20959). The vulnerability was disclosed in the March 2023 Android Security Bulletin (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from insufficient permission checks in the AddSupervisedUserActivity component. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) (NVD).
Impact
A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, with potential unauthorized access to sensitive data and system functions (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin for March 2023. Users should update their Android 13 devices to the latest security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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