CVE-2023-42681

Summary

CVE-2023-42681 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the ion service. This issue involves a missing permission check, allowing an attacker to gain local escalation of privileges without requiring any additional execution privileges. By exploiting this weakness, an attacker could potentially elevate their access and gain unauthorized control over the affected system. The precise implications and potential impact of this vulnerability will depend on the specific configuration and implementation of the ion service in the targeted environment. Organizations using this service are advised to apply the necessary patches or mitigations as soon as possible to prevent potential exploitation.

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