CVE-2023-40640

Summary

CVE-2023-40640 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the SoundRecorder service. This issue involves a missing permission check, allowing unauthorized access to local information without requiring any additional execution privileges. An attacker could potentially exploit this flaw to gain insights into sensitive data stored on the affected system. The precise impact of this vulnerability depends on the specific configuration and data access controls of the targeted environment. It is recommended that affected organizations prioritize patching to mitigate this risk.

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