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In __configfs_open_file of file.c, there is a possible...

Moderate severity Unreviewed Published Dec 16, 2021 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Feb 1, 2023

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

In __configfs_open_file of file.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-174049066References: Upstream kernel

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Dec 15, 2021
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database Dec 16, 2021
Last updated Feb 1, 2023

Severity

Moderate

EPSS score

0.044%
(15th percentile)

Weaknesses

CVE ID

CVE-2021-39656

GHSA ID

GHSA-7r4j-45gp-phrj

Source code

No known source code

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