PT-2022-10991 · Google · Android Kernel

Published 2022-03-16 · Updated 2023-08-08 · CVE-2021-39712

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

4.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android kernel

Description The issue is related to a possible user after free vulnerability 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.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider applying a patch or fix to resolve the issue, as user interaction is not required for exploitation and this could lead to local escalation of privilege. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Race Condition

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-39712

Affected Products

Android Kernel

References · 3

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-03-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39712 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/39032 · Telegram Post