CVE-2023-42696

Summary

CVE-2023-42696 is a vulnerability affecting telecom services. It involves a missing permission check, allowing an attacker to gain local escalation of privilege without the need for additional execution privileges. This issue could potentially be exploited to elevate access levels within the telecom system, posing a security risk. The specifics of the vulnerability are under investigation, but it is recommended that telecom service providers apply relevant patches or mitigations to protect against potential exploitation.

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