CVE-2023-42740

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Dec 4, 2023
Updated: Dec 7, 2023
CWE ID 862

Summary

CVE-2023-42740 is a vulnerability that affects telecom service apps. It allows for the unauthorized writing of permission usage records due to a missing permission check, potentially leading to local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges. The vulnerability has a base severity rating of HIGH, with a base score of 7.8 out of 10. It has a low exploitability score and requires low privileges and no user interaction. The impact includes high integrity and confidentiality impact, with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Remediation steps are not provided in the given information, and the potential danger it poses to an organization is significant, as it can result in unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data within the telecom service app.

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