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CVE-2021-0342 (GCVE-0-2021-0342)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-01-11 20:28 – Updated: 2024-08-03 15:40
VLAI
Summary
In tun_get_user of tun.c, there is possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges required. User interaction is not required for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android kernel; Android ID: A-146554327.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Android Affected: Android kernel
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