Security Advisory
CVE-2021-39656
6.7
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Description
In __configfs_open_file of file.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.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-174049066References: Upstream kernel
Published Date
December 15, 2021
Official Source
NIST NVD Advisory