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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21378
CVE-2023-21378:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-21378 is a vulnerability in Android's Telecomm component that allows silencing ring calls for secondary users due to a missing permission check. The vulnerability was discovered and reported by Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance) and affects Android versions up to (excluding) 14.0 (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from a missing permission check in the Telecomm component of Android. 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 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 attack does not require user interaction for exploitation, potentially allowing an attacker to gain elevated access to system resources (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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