Race condition vulnerability in st21nfc_loc_set_polaritymode of fc/st21nfc.c allows for local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed

Race condition vulnerability in st21nfc_loc_set_polaritymode of fc/st21nfc.c allows for local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed

CVE-2022-20373 · MEDIUM Severity

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

In st21nfc_loc_set_polaritymode of fc/st21nfc.c, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-208269510References: N/A

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