CVE-2023-42709

Summary

CVE-2023-42709 is a vulnerability affecting a firewall service. The issue stems from a missing permission check, which enables an application to manipulate permission usage records without proper authorization. This vulnerability can result in local information disclosure without requiring any additional execution privileges. By exploiting this weakness, attackers can gain insights into the system, potentially leading to further compromise. Organizations are advised to apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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