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CVE-2018-9422 (GCVE-0-2018-9422)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-11-06 17:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 18:24
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Summary
In get_futex_key of futex.c, there is a use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-74250718 References: Upstream kernel.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Google Inc. Android Affected: Android kernel
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Date Public
2018-10-31 00:00
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