CVE-2018-9465 (High) detected in linux-yocto-4.1v4.1.17

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CVE-2018-9465 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linux-yocto-4.1v4.1.17

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Library home page: https://git.yoctoproject.org/git/linux-yocto-4.1

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (2)

/drivers/android/binder.c /drivers/android/binder.c

Vulnerability Details

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.

Publish Date: 2018-11-06

URL: CVE-2018-9465

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://lore.kernel.org/patchwork/patch/851194/

Release Date: 2018-11-06

Fix Resolution: v4.15-rc6

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