Security Advisory

CVE-2018-9439

6.7
MEDIUM

Vulnerability 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.
Published Date December 5, 2024
Official Source NIST NVD Advisory