CVE-2021-39806
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In closef of label_backends_android.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a double free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege during startup of servicemanager, if an attacker can trigger an initialization failure, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. The vulnerability affects Android-12L (Android Security Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-39806 and has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue is classified as CWE-415 (Double Free) vulnerability, which occurs in the closef function of label_backends_android.c (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to memory corruption and local escalation of privilege during the startup of servicemanager. The high CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability could result in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed in the Android Security Bulletin. Users should update their Android devices to the latest available security patch level to mitigate this vulnerability (Android Security Bulletin).

Additional resources


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