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CVE-2023-42730:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-42730 is a vulnerability discovered in the IMS service affecting Android devices. The vulnerability stems from a missing permission check that could allow writing permission usage records of an app. This vulnerability was disclosed in December 2023 and affects various Android versions (11.0, 12.0, 13.0) and multiple Unisoc hardware platforms (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 security control issue where proper authorization checks are absent (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges. This means an attacker with local access could potentially access sensitive information through the manipulation of permission usage records (NVD).
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