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

CVE-2021-0442 · HIGH Severity

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

In updateInfo of android_hardware_input_InputApplicationHandle.cpp, there is a possible control of code flow 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-11Android ID: A-174768985

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