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CVE-2023-40644:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In Messaging, there is a possible missing permission check vulnerability (CVE-2023-40644) that affects Google Android 11.0 and 12.0, as well as UNISOC SC9863A devices. The vulnerability was disclosed on October 8, 2023 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Missing Authorization issue (CWE-862) with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). The vulnerability exists due to a missing permission check in the Messaging component (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. The vulnerability has high confidentiality impact but no impact on integrity or availability (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 (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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