CVE-2018-9517 (GCVE-0-2018-9517)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-12-07 23:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 07:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
In pppol2tp_connect, there is possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-38159931.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
CWE
- Elevation of privilege
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixe… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://usn.ubuntu.com/3932-1/ | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU |
| https://usn.ubuntu.com/3932-2/ | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2043 | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2029 | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Inc. | Android |
Affected:
Android Kernel
|
guessed |
Date Public
2018-12-07 00:00
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