CVE-2015-9016 — HIGH (7.0) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In blk_mq_tag_to_rq in blk-mq.c in the upstream kernel, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition when a request has been previously freed by blk_mq_complete_request. This could lead to local escalation of privilege. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-63083046.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362 CWE-264

References

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0048b4837affd153897ed1222283492070027aaPatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0048b4837affd153897ed1222283492070027aaPatchVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-9016?

CVE-2015-9016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). In blk_mq_tag_to_rq in blk-mq.c in the upstream kernel, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition when a request has been previously freed by blk_mq_complete_request. This could lead ...

How severe is CVE-2015-9016?

CVE-2015-9016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-9016?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.