Race Condition Affecting kernel-debug package, versions <0:4.18.0-240.el8
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Test your applications- Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS8-KERNELDEBUG-2052613
- published 26 Jul 2021
- disclosed 3 Sep 2019
How to fix?
Upgrade Centos:8 kernel-debug to version 0:4.18.0-240.el8 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-debug package and not the kernel-debug package as distributed by Centos.
See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.
In the Android kernel in the video driver there is a use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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