CVE-2021-0920

kernel: Use After Free in unix_gc() which could result in a local privilege escalation

Published Dec 15, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 6.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Listed
Description
In unix_scm_to_skb of af_unix.c, there is a possible use after free bug due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-196926917References: Upstream kernel

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2843-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-3539 In unix_scm_to_skb of af_unix.c, there is a possible use after free bug due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-196926917References: Upstream kernel
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5361-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7720-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
History
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First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.14:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.14:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.14:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics kev

{'dateAdded': '2022-05-23'}

ssvc

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