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CVE-2023-30655:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Improper input validation vulnerability in SCEPProfile prior to SMR Jul-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch privileged activities. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2023-30655 and was discovered in April 2023. It affects Samsung Android devices running versions 11.0 through 14.0 (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High) by NIST with vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Samsung Mobile assigned a slightly higher CVSS score of 8.5 (High) with vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows local attackers to execute privileged activities on affected Samsung devices. The high CVSS scores indicate serious potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability in the SMR Jul-2023 Release 1 security update. Users should update their devices to this version or later to mitigate the risk (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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