7.8High

CVE-2018-9439

Google Android; google android; google pixel Published: (1 year ago)

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.

Weakness (CWE): CWE-416

Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductVersions
Google Android Kernel
google pixel < 2018-08-05

References and patches