CVE-2018-21040: Race Condition
First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) and P(9.0) (Exynos 9810 chipsets) software. There is a race condition with a resultant use-after-free in the g2d driver. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-12959 (December 2018).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | =8.0 | |
| Google Android | =8.1 | |
| Google Android | =9.0 | |
| Samsung Exynos 9810 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-21040.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21040?
The severity of CVE-2018-21040 is high with a severity value of 8.1.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21040?
Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) and P(9.0) software (Exynos 9810 chipsets) are affected.
What is the race condition in the g2d driver?
The race condition in the g2d driver is a race condition with a resultant use-after-free vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2018-21040?
To fix CVE-2018-21040, update your Samsung mobile device with the latest security update from Samsung.
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