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CVE-2018-9439

In __unregister_prot_hook and packet_release of af_packet.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking.

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  • Exploitation: none
  • Automatable: no
  • Technical impact: total

Summary

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.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. CISA SSVC assessment

    Exploitation: none · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total

  3. Record last updated

Affected versions

  • Google Android

    Kernel

References 1

source.android.com