CVE-2019-9273
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CVE-2019-9273 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Android kernel in the synaptics_dsx_htc touchscreen driver there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Android kernel in the synaptics_dsx_htc touchscreen driver there is a possible use after free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions |
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