Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | - | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1102001&_ga=2.244341506.661832603.1561
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00016.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1102001&_ga=2.244341506.661832603.1561
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00016.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-07-01PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-9422?
CVE-2018-9422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 fo...
How severe is CVE-2018-9422?
CVE-2018-9422 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Debian Debian Linux.