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CVE-2023-42677: 
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In imsservice, there is a possible way to write permission usage records of an app due to a missing permission check. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-42677) affects Android versions 11.0 through 13.0 and various Unisoc chipsets. The vulnerability was disclosed in December 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). The attack requires local access with low privileges and no user interaction. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to permission usage records, potentially leading to information disclosure (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. The attacker could potentially access and write permission usage records of applications, compromising the privacy and security of app data (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability affects Android versions 11.0 through 13.0 and various Unisoc chipsets including S8000, SC7731E, SC9832E, SC9863A, T310, T606, T610, T612, T616, T618, T760, T770, and T820. 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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