CVE-2018-9439

Published Dec 5, 2024

Last updated 5 months ago

CVSS medium 6.7

Overview

Description: In __unregister_prot_hook and packet_release of af_packet.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Source: security@android.com
NVD status: Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type: Primary
Base score: 6.7
Impact score: 5.9
Exploitability score: 0.8
Vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity: MEDIUM

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov: CWE-416
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0: CWE-416

Hype score: Not currently trending

Configurations

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References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.