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CVE-2022-0697:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-0697 is a vulnerability discovered in Android SoC's PVRSRVRGXSubmitTransferKM function within the rgxtransfer.c file. The vulnerability was initially recorded on November 6, 2020, and was later disclosed in the Android Security Bulletin of September 2022 (Android Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from a race condition in the PVRSRVRGXSubmitTransferKM function of rgxtransfer.c that can lead to a use-after-free condition. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation on affected Android devices. The attacker would not require additional execution privileges, and no user interaction is needed for exploitation (Android Bulletin, NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was addressed in the Android Security Bulletin of September 2022. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the latest security patches (Android Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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