CVE-2021-39715 (GCVE-0-2021-39715)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-03-16 14:03 – Updated: 2024-08-04 02:13
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Summary
In __show_regs of process.c, there is a possible leak of kernel memory and addresses due to log information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-178379135References: Upstream kernel
Severity
4.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • Information disclosure
Assigner
google_android CNA under the Google root
CNA scorecard E 40/100 over 198 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Android Affected: Android kernel
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