CVE-2023-21641

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jul 4, 2023
Updated: Apr 12, 2024
CWE ID 264

Summary

CVE-2023-21641 is a newly identified vulnerability that grants non-privileged applications the ability to manipulate the global system brightness settings, leading to unintended system behavior. This issue can potentially disrupt normal system operations, causing inconvenience or even security risks. The exact implications of this vulnerability are still under investigation, but it is recommended that affected systems are updated as soon as possible to mitigate potential consequences. Users should also be cautious when installing or granting permissions to unfamiliar applications to minimize the risk of exploitation.

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