Possible Use-After-Free Vulnerability in f_hid.c could lead to Local Escalation of Privilege

CVE-2018-9417
7.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor
Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 November 2024

Summary

In f_hidg_read and hidg_disable of f_hid.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Android = Kernel

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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