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CVE-2021-1048

CISA KEV

CVSS 7.8 (HIGH) · EPSS 1.3% · Published 2021-12-15

In ep_loop_check_proc of eventpoll.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS v3 vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

Threats tracking this CVE

Hack-for-Hire Espionage Campaign Targeting MENA Civil Society via Predator/Intellexa Mercenary Spyware — HIGH

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-11-01
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-1048

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