CVE-2018-9439
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CVE-2018-9439 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In __unregister_prot_hook and packet_release of af_packet.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. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In __unregister_prot_hook and packet_release of af_packet.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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions |
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Timeline
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- Status
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