CVE-2021-1048
Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
7.8
HIGH
CVSS 3.1
⚠ KEVEPSS 0.91%
Description
In ep_loop_check_proc 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
How to fix CVE-2021-1048
To remediate CVE-2021-1048, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 5.8.10-1 or later
Is CVE-2021-1048 being exploited?
Yes — CVE-2021-1048 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Patch immediately.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 5.8.10-1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | HIGH7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |