CVE-2021-39698: Use After Free

Published Mar 7, 2022
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Updated

In aiopollcompletework of aio.c, there is a possible memory corruption 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-185125206References: Upstream kernel

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android
Google Android
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Mar 7, 2022
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Mar 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:00 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:31 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39698?

CVE-2021-39698 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39698?

To fix CVE-2021-39698, update to the recommended kernel versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.13-1.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2021-39698?

The impact of CVE-2021-39698 includes memory corruption that can lead to local escalation of privileges without requiring user interaction.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2021-39698?

CVE-2021-39698 affects the Android kernel across multiple versions.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-39698?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2021-39698.

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