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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-30697
CVE-2023-30697:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An improper input validation vulnerability was discovered in IpcTxCfgSetSimlockPayload component of libsec-ril library. The vulnerability affects Samsung Android devices prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1. This security flaw was assigned CVE-2023-30697 and was disclosed privately (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds write issue (CWE-787) that occurs due to improper input validation in the IpcTxCfgSetSimlockPayload function. The severity is rated as HIGH with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) according to NIST's assessment, while Samsung Mobile rated it as MEDIUM with a score of 4.4 (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to cause out-of-bounds write in the affected component, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability in the Security Maintenance Release (SMR) Aug-2023 Release 1. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest available firmware version that includes this security patch (Samsung Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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