Actively exploited in the wild
Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Android - Android Kernel · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2021-11-03. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2019-2215
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
A use-after-free in binder.c allows an elevation of privilege from an application to the Linux Kernel. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, however exploitation does require either the installation of a malicious local application or a separate vulnerability in a network facing application. Product: Android. Android ID: A-141720095.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could elevate privileges and take control of the kernel, potentially leading to full device compromise.
Recommendation
Update Android to the latest version containing the security fix.
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Original NVD description (English source)
A use-after-free in binder.c allows an elevation of privilege from an application to the Linux Kernel. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, however exploitation does require either the installation of a malicious local application or a separate vulnerability in a network facing application.Product: AndroidAndroid ID: A-141720095