CVE-2015-6640
High
Description
The prctl_set_vma_anon_name function in kernel/sys.c in Android before 5.1.1 LMY49F and 6.0 before 2016-01-01 does not ensure that only one vma is accessed in a certain update action, which allows attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (vma list corruption) via a crafted application, aka internal bug 20017123.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Google Android
PublishedJan 6, 2016
First seenJan 6, 2016
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| google android | 4.4.4, 5.0, 5.1.1, 6.0 | — |
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