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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21373
CVE-2023-21373:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-21373 is a vulnerability in Android's Telephony component that allows a guest user to change the preferred SIM due to a missing permission check. The vulnerability was disclosed as part of the Android 14 security bulletin and affects Android systems (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is characterized by a missing authorization check in the Telephony component of Android. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. The attacker could gain unauthorized control over SIM preferences, potentially affecting the device's cellular connectivity and communications (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in Android 14. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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