SB2024123065 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel android driver
Published: December 30, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024123065
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56556)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the binder_txns_pending_ilocked() and binder_add_freeze_work() functions in drivers/android/binder.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.