CVE-2021-1048 KEV
7.8
HIGH · CVSS 3.1 · EPSS 1% (pctl 61)
Patch first
On CISA KEV — known exploited in the wild, due 2022-06-13.
Description
In ep_loop_check_proc of eventpoll.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-204573007References: Upstream kernel
Scoring
| CVSS | 7.8 (HIGH, v3.1) |
|---|---|
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| EPSS | 1% — more likely to be exploited than 61% of all CVEs |
| Weakness | CWE-416 |
| On CISA KEV | yes — remediate by 2022-06-13 |
| Public exploit | none known |
| Published | 2021-12-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
CISA KEV
| Name | Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| Added | 2022-05-23 |
| Due | 2022-06-13 |
| Vendor / product | Android / Kernel |
| Ransomware use | none reported |
Affected (1)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| android |
References
→ the Explorer · watch your stack · NVD