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Unscored CVE-2018-9465 EUVD-2018-21059GHSA-m54w-54j8-5qrp

In task_get_unused_fd_flags of binder.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation…

Published Nov 6, 2018 · Updated Sep 16, 2024 · Assigned by google_android

Description

In task_get_unused_fd_flags of binder.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: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-69164715 References: Upstream kernel.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Google Android Android kernel —

Fixed in Linux distributions

Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.

ReleasePackageFixed inAdvisory
Debian 14 linux 4.14.12-1 —
Debian 13 linux 4.14.12-1 —
Debian 12 linux 4.14.12-1 —
ReleasePackageFixed inAdvisory
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS linux-azure 4.15.0-1013.13~16.04.2 —
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS linux-gcp 4.15.0-1014.14~16.04.1 —
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS linux-hwe 4.15.0-24.26~16.04.1 —

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