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CVE-2021-1048 Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Active exploitation observed

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Required action Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware campaigns Not observed so far
Weakness CWE-416

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

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