Use-after-free vulnerability in pollOnce of ALooper.cpp allows for local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges needed

Use-after-free vulnerability in pollOnce of ALooper.cpp allows for local privilege escalation without additional execution privileges needed

CVE-2021-0429 · HIGH Severity

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

In pollOnce of ALooper.cpp, there is 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: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-175074139

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