CVE-2023-40641
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In Messaging, there is a possible missing permission check that affects Google Android 11.0 and 12.0, and UNISOC SC9863A devices. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-40641) was disclosed in October 2023 and could lead to local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The issue is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and affects the messaging functionality in the affected systems. The vulnerability requires local access and low privileges to exploit, but does not require user interaction (NVD).

Impact

The successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure. While the attacker needs local access and some privileges, they don't require additional execution privileges to exploit the vulnerability (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability affects Android 11.0 and 12.0, as well as UNISOC SC9863A devices. Users should ensure their devices are updated with the latest security patches provided by their device manufacturers (NVD, UNISOC Advisory).

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