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Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

CVE-2018-9519

Medium
6.4/10

Summary

In easelcomm_hw_build_scatterlist, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System privileges required. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-69808833.

  • HIGH
  • LOCAL
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-362 - Race Condition

A race condition occurs in a shared memory program when two threads/processes access the same shared memory data, and at least one thread executes a write operation. This vulnerability manipulates the time to check vs. time to use (TOC/TOU) gap between the threads in the critical section to cause disorientation in the shared data. The impact can vary from compromising the confidentiality of the system to causing the system to crash or to execute arbitrary code.

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  • Published