CVE-2023-42738

Summary

CVE-2023-42738 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the telocom service. This issue involves a missing permission check, granting unauthorized users potential local privilege escalation. The vulnerability does not necessitate any additional execution privileges, increasing the risk for potential attackers to escalate their access within the affected system. The exact implications of this vulnerability depend on the specific configuration and implementation of the telocom service, making it crucial for organizations utilizing this solution to apply the necessary patches or mitigations promptly.

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