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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-42682
CVE-2023-42682:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In gsp driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. The vulnerability affects 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 4.4 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H). The issue stems from a missing bounds check in the gsp driver implementation, which can result in an out-of-bounds write condition. This vulnerability is classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write) (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to a local denial of service condition. The attack requires System execution privileges, indicating that while the impact is significant, the attack prerequisites limit its potential scope (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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