In several functions of MemoryFileSystem.cpp and related files, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-10Android ID: A-176237595
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CVE-2021-0520 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - avandroid-10.0.0_r37, avandroid-10.0.0_r37, avandroid-10.0.0_r37, avandroid-10.0.0_r37
Vulnerability Details
In several functions of MemoryFileSystem.cpp and related files, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-10Android ID: A-176237595
Publish Date: 2021-06-21
URL: CVE-2021-0520
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.0)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01
Release Date: 2021-06-21
Fix Resolution: android-11.0.0_r38
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