Vulnerability identifier: #VU81338

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40646

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SC9863A
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: UNISOC

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a possible missing permission check within the Messaging in Android. A local application can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SC9863A: All versions

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External links
http://www.unisoc.com/en_us/secy/announcementDetail/1707266966118531074

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.