CVE-2018-9517

kernel: l2tp: Race condition between pppol2tp_session_create() and l2tp_eth_create()

Published Dec 7, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 6.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-21111 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3932-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3932-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:24 AM
Reserved
Apr 5, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 7, 2018, 11:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:06 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 14, 2018, 12:00 AM