CVE-2021-1048: Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2021
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Updated

In eploopcheckproc 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.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-204573007References: Upstream kernel

Other sources

Android kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

CISA

Affected Software

3 affected components
Android Kernel
Google Android
Google Android

Event History

Nov 1, 2021
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Dec 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 23, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1048?

CVE-2021-1048 is an Android kernel use-after-free vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-1048?

CVE-2021-1048 has a severity rating of high.

3

How does CVE-2021-1048 affect the Android kernel?

CVE-2021-1048 affects the Android kernel by introducing a use-after-free vulnerability.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-1048?

CVE-2021-1048 affects the Android kernel and Google Android.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-1048?

To fix CVE-2021-1048, users should apply the security update provided by Android or Google.

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