Use-after-free vulnerability in task_get_unused_fd_flags in binder.c allows local users to escalate privileges via crafted use of the /dev/binder driver.

Use-after-free vulnerability in task_get_unused_fd_flags in binder.c allows local users to escalate privileges via crafted use of the /dev/binder driver.

CVE-2018-9465 · MEDIUM Severity

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

In task_get_unused_fd_flags of binder.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android kernel Android ID: A-69164715 References: Upstream kernel.

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