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Debian: CVE-2020-0423: linux -- security update

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Debian: CVE-2020-0423: linux -- security update

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
10/14/2020
Created
12/08/2020
Added
12/07/2020
Modified
08/17/2022

Description

In binder_release_work of binder.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-161151868References: N/A

Solution(s)

  • debian-upgrade-linux

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