CyberRota Analysis
This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7. It affects Android. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
Detected Signals
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CVE
CVE-2021-39656
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.7
EPSS
0.12%
Android
Original NVD 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
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