Use-after-free vulnerability in enableVSyncInjections function of SurfaceFlinger in Android 8.0 and 8.1 allows for local privilege escalation

CVE-2017-13184 · HIGH Severity

AV:L/AC:L/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

In the enableVSyncInjections function of SurfaceFlinger, there is a possible use after free of mVSyncInjector. This could lead to a local elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-65483324.

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