Local Attacker Can Cause Common Permission Upgrade to Root Through Use After Free Vulnerability

CVE-2024-10074

What is CVE-2024-10074?

A vulnerability in OpenHarmony allows a local attacker to escalate permissions, potentially gaining root access. This issue arises from a use-after-free condition present in versions up to v4.1.1, which can be exploited to enhance the privileges beyond intended restrictions. Proper safeguards should be in place to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, as it presents a significant security concern for systems operating on affected versions.

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