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CVE-2021-39656
MEDIUM · CVSS 6.7
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2021-12-15T19:15:15.787 · Last modified 2026-06-17T04:03:57.093

Summary

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

Affected products

google — android

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