CVE-2023-40654

Summary

CVE-2023-40654 is a vulnerability affecting FW-PackageManager that involves a missing permission check. This issue grants an attacker the ability to escalate their privileges locally, potentially gaining System execution privileges. The flaw exists within the software's access control mechanism and could pose a significant risk if exploited. Malicious actors could leverage this vulnerability to install unauthorized software, modify existing configurations, or execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, jeopardizing system security. It is crucial for users to apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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