Use-after-free vulnerability in regmap_exit of regmap.c allows for local privilege escalation in Android kernel

CVE-2021-39649 · MEDIUM Severity

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

In regmap_exit of regmap.c, there is a possible use-after-free due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-174049006References: N/A

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