# CVE-2021-1048: In ep\_loop\_check\_proc of eventpoll.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free.

- Severity: CVSS 7.8 (High), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-05-23, remediation due 2022-06-13
- Exposure: Actively exploited
- Published: 2021-12-15 · Updated: 2025-10-21

## Summary

The affected software is the Android kernel, specifically the event polling code (eventpoll.c) that handles loop checking for epoll file descriptors. A flaw there can corrupt memory and let a local app gain higher system privileges than it should have, without user interaction.

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## Affected

- n/a Android: Android kernel

## Description

In ep_loop_check_proc of eventpoll.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-204573007References: Upstream kernel

## What to do

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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-11-01

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