CVE-2023-21255 (GCVE-0-2023-21255)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-07-12 23:33 – Updated: 2025-02-13 16:40
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Summary
In multiple functions of binder.c, there is a possible memory corruption 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.
Severity
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CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
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Google Android Affected: Android kernel
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