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Debian: CVE-2018-9422: linux -- security update

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Debian: CVE-2018-9422: linux -- security update

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
11/06/2018
Created
03/19/2019
Added
02/19/2019
Modified
02/18/2020

Description

In get_futex_key of futex.c, there is a use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-74250718 References: Upstream kernel.

Solution(s)

  • debian-upgrade-linux

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