Use-after-free vulnerability in pppol2tp_connect in the Android kernel allows for local privilege escalation

CVE-2018-9517 · HIGH Severity

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

In pppol2tp_connect, there is possible memory corruption due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-38159931.

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