Race condition vulnerability in ClearKey CAS descrambler allows for local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges (Android)

Race condition vulnerability in ClearKey CAS descrambler allows for local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges (Android)

CVE-2018-9539 · MEDIUM Severity

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

In the ClearKey CAS descrambler, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. 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-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-113027383

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