CVE-2023-30689
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-30689 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability discovered in the BuildOemEmbmsGetSigStrengthResponse function of libsec-ril library. The vulnerability affects Samsung Android devices prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1. This security flaw was privately disclosed and received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) from NIST NVD, while Samsung Mobile assessed it with a score of 6.7 (MEDIUM) (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write) and affects Samsung Android devices running versions 11.0 and above. The CVSS vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H according to NIST's assessment, indicating local access requirements with low attack complexity and privilege requirements (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially leading to complete system compromise with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Samsung has addressed this vulnerability in the SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 security update. Users are strongly advised to update their devices to the latest available security patch level (Samsung Mobile Security).

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