CVE-2021-39656

MEDIUM

Android - Use-After-Free in __configfs_open_file

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In __configfs_open_file of file.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-174049066References: Upstream kernel

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01

Scores

CVSS v3 6.7
EPSS 0.0012
EPSS Percentile 2.2%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-416 CWE-667
Status published
Products (1)
google/android
Published Dec 15, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026