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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21451
CVE-2023-21451:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A Stack-based overflow vulnerability (CVE-2023-21451) was discovered in IpcRxEmbmsSessionList component in SECRIL prior to Android S(12). This vulnerability allows attackers to cause memory corruption issues (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the IpcRxEmbmsSessionList component of SECRIL, affecting versions prior to Android S(12). It is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability, which could lead to memory corruption when exploited (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to corrupt memory through a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system crashes (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in Android S(12) and later versions. Users are recommended to upgrade their devices to Android 12 or later to receive the security fix (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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