Vulnerability Description
In the Android kernel in the mnh driver there is a race condition due to insufficient locking. This could lead to a use-after-free which could lead to escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-09-01Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2019-09-01Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-9271?
CVE-2019-9271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). In the Android kernel in the mnh driver there is a race condition due to insufficient locking. This could lead to a use-after-free which could lead to escalation of privilege with System execution pri...
How severe is CVE-2019-9271?
CVE-2019-9271 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-9271?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.