CVE-2023-38460
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In vowifiservice, there is a possible missing permission check that could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-38460, affects Google Android 11.0 and various Unisoc hardware platforms including SC7731E, SC9832E, SC9863A, T606, T610, T612, T616, and T618 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and affects the vowifiservice component where a missing permission check could allow privilege escalation (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local escalation of privilege, potentially allowing an attacker to gain elevated access to system resources. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed, though specific patch details are not publicly available. Users of affected devices should ensure they are running the latest available security updates from their device manufacturers (NVD).

Additional resources


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