CVE-2021-0920

MediumActively exploited (CISA KEV)

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

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.4
Exploit probability—
ProductAndroid Kernel
PublishedDec 15, 2021
First seenDec 15, 2021
Added to KEVMay 23, 2022

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: Jun 13, 2022

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
google androidNo range specified—
linux linux_kernelv ≤ 5.13, 5.14—
debian debian_linux9.0—

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