CVE-2023-39398

Parameter verification vulnerability in the installd module

Critical · published August 13, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky parameter verification flaw in the installd module lets uninvited guests read and write sandbox files without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that forgot to check ID at check-in — anyone can grab a key and waltz straight into any room they fancy! An attacker could sneak past the gatekeepers and manipulate sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data tampering. This could have absolutely devastating consequences, exposing critical information or corrupting data without a trace.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that forgot to check ID at check-in — anyone can grab a key and waltz straight into any room they fancy! This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass permission checks on sandbox files in the installd module, enabling unauthorized reading and writing of those files.

What to do

An attacker could sneak past the gatekeepers and manipulate sensitive files, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data tampering. This could have absolutely devastating consequences, exposing critical information or corrupting data without a trace. Immediately patch to the latest version of the installd module and enforce strict parameter validation to ensure proper access controls. Regularly audit your configurations to catch any future oversights! You've got this! Follow the steps, and you'll have your defenses fortified in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00377 · 30.5th percentile
Published
2023-08-13T12:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 AUG 12:34Z
    Parameter verification vulnerability in the installd module
    cvelistv5