CVE-2023-42740

Summary

CVE-2023-42740 is a vulnerability affecting telecom services where a missing permission check allows an app to manipulate usage records without proper authorization. This issue can result in local privilege escalation, granting unauthorized access to sensitive information or functionality, without the need for additional execution privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security and confidentiality of telecom services and their users. It is crucial for service providers to address this issue promptly by implementing proper permission checks and access controls for applications.

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