CVE-2015-9016

Description

In blk_mq_tag_to_rq in blk-mq.c in the upstream kernel, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition when a request has been previously freed by blk_mq_complete_request. This could lead to local escalation of privilege. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-63083046.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Google Inc. Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4187 vendor advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0048b4837affd153897ed1222283492070027aa9 patch vendor advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-9016?
CVE-2015-9016 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-9016?
To fix CVE-2015-9016, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-9016 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-9016 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-9016?
CVE-2015-9016 affects Google Inc. Android.
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