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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2021-1048Android · Kernel

Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

1.35 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
80.0 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 80.0% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 23, 2022

Remediation Due

Jun 13, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Android kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1048