CVE-2023-33106

Summary

CVE-2023-42564 is a vulnerability affecting the knoxcustom service in certain releases prior to SMR Dec-2023. An attacker can exploit this weakness by sending a broadcast message, gaining system privileges as a result. This issue stems from improper access control within the service, allowing unauthorized users to exceed their intended level of authorization. The vulnerability poses a significant risk, as attackers can potentially take control of system functions or access sensitive data. Organizations using the impacted version of knoxcustom are urged to apply the latest patch or update to mitigate this threat.

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