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CVE-2023-42635:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In validationtools, there is a possible missing permission check vulnerability (CVE-2023-42635) that could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. The vulnerability affects Google Android versions 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0, as well as various UNISOC hardware platforms including S8000, SC7731E, SC9832E, SC9863A, T310, and T606 (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 vulnerability is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) indicating a fundamental issue with authorization controls (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to access information without proper authorization, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive data. The impact is limited to confidentiality (High), with no impact on integrity or availability of the system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
UNISOC has released an advisory detailing the vulnerability and providing mitigation information (Vendor Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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