CVE-2021-39698 (GCVE-0-2021-39698)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-03-16 14:04 – Updated: 2024-08-04 02:13
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Summary
In aio_poll_complete_work of aio.c, there is a possible memory corruption 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-185125206References: Upstream kernel
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
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References
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