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

CVE-2021-39792

Medium
4.1/10

Summary

In usb_gadget_giveback_request of core.c, there is a possible use after free out of bounds read due to a race condition. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-161010552References: Upstream kernel

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

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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Advisory Timeline

  • Published