CVE-2023-42556

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Dec 5, 2023
Updated: Dec 8, 2023

Summary

CVE-2023-42556 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting Contacts prior to the SMR Dec-2023 Release 1. This issue arises from the improper handling of implicit intents, allowing attackers to potentially gain access to sensitive user information. By manipulating implicit intents, malicious actors can bypass intended access controls and extract data, posing a significant privacy risk. The specific impact and exploitability of this vulnerability are still under investigation, but users are encouraged to update their Contacts software to the latest release to mitigate the risk.

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