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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21338
CVE-2023-21338:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In Input Method, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-21338) affects Android versions prior to 14.0 and was discovered in 2023 (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an information disclosure issue through side channels (CWE-203). It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating local access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction needed, and high confidentiality impact (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to determine whether specific applications are installed on the device without having the necessary query permissions. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in Android 14.0. Users should update their Android devices to version 14.0 or later to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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