CVE-2023-42674
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2023-42674 is a vulnerability discovered in the imsservice component of Android systems. The vulnerability was disclosed in December 2023 and affects multiple versions of Android (11.0, 12.0, and 13.0) and various Unisoc hardware platforms. The issue stems from a missing permission check that could allow writing permission usage records of an app (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) and requires local access with low privileges to exploit. No user interaction is needed for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges. The impact is primarily focused on confidentiality, with potential exposure of permission usage records (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability affects multiple Android versions (11.0, 12.0, and 13.0) and various Unisoc hardware platforms including S8000, SC7731E, SC9832E, SC9863A, T310, T606, T610, T612, T616, T618, T760, T770, and T820. Users should update their systems to the latest available security patches (NVD).

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