CVE-2021-1048

Published Dec 15, 2021

Last updated 3 years ago

Overview

Description
In ep_loop_check_proc of eventpoll.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-204573007References: Upstream kernel
Source
security@android.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
7.2
Impact score
10
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Exploit added on
May 23, 2022
Exploit action due
Jun 13, 2022
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-416

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations