CVE•Published 2021-12-15•1 article on news•6 live references•NVD data

CVE-2021-0920

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CISA KEVKnown exploited in the wild.
CISA action: Android kernel contains a race condition, which allows for a use-after-free vulnerability. Exploitation can allow for privilege escalation.
CVSS v3.1
6.4
MEDIUM
EPSS percentile
57
Exploit Prediction Scoring System · top 43% of all CVEs
Description

In unix_scm_to_skb of af_unix.c, there is a possible use after free bug due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-196926917References: Upstream kernel

Timeline
Published 2021-12-15

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